Chillicothe — Ch. 50 Human Rights § 50-81
Complaint procedure; conciliation
Operative Text
(a) Filing of complaint. Any person aggrieved in any manner because of any provision of this article may file with the city human relations commission a written verified complaint setting forth his grievance. The complaint shall state the name and address of the complainant, the name and address of the person against whom the complaint is brought, if known to the complainant, and the alleged facts surrounding the alleged violation of this article, and such complaint shall state the name and address of all persons believed to have knowledge concerning the alleged facts. (b) Service of complaint; designation of panel. After the filing of any complaint, the commission shall serve a copy of the complaint on the party charged, and the chair of the city human relations commission shall designate a panel to make a prompt investigation in connection therewith. (c) Procedure upon determination of probable cause; conference. If such panel shall determine after such investigation that probable cause exists for the allegations of the complaint: (1) The panel shall set a time and date for a conference; and (2) At such meeting, the panel or any member thereof shall interview the complainant and the person against whom the complaint has been directed and shall attempt to resolve the complaint by all proper methods of conciliation and persuasion. (d) Hearing on complaint. If at any time within 60 days after the date of filing of the complaint such a panel shall determine that such attempts at conciliation would not be in furtherance of the objectives of this article, the commission shall thereupon proceed promptly to a full hearing on the complaint in accordance with section 50-82 . (e) Time limit for filing complaint. Any complaint filed under this section with the commission must be filed within 120 days after the alleged discriminatory practice occurred or it shall be barred.
Chillicothe Ch. 50 § 50-81 establishes the process for filing and resolving housing discrimination complaints with the city human relations commission. A written, verified complaint must be submitted within 120 days of the alleged discriminatory act, and it must identify the parties involved and the relevant facts. Once filed, the commission investigates, attempts to resolve the matter through conciliation, and — if conciliation fails or is deemed unproductive within 60 days — proceeds to a formal hearing under § 50-82.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Chillicothe should be aware that under § 50-81, a complaint filed against them triggers a formal process: the commission will serve them with a copy of the complaint and designate an investigative panel. Compliant operators generally cooperate with the panel's investigation and participate in any scheduled conciliation conference in good faith. If conciliation does not resolve the matter, the process moves to a full hearing, so maintaining clear records of rental practices and communications is a common part of responsible property management.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Chillicothe Ch. 50 § 50-81, tenants who believe they have experienced a discriminatory housing practice have the right to file a written, verified complaint with the city human relations commission — but this must be done within 120 days of the alleged incident or the complaint may be barred. The complaint should include the names and addresses of all relevant parties and a description of the alleged facts. Tenants can also consult a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance on how the complaint and conciliation process works before deciding how to proceed.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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