Harwood Heights — Title 19 Fair Housing § 19.20.040
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Within thirty (30) days after a charge has been received by the board, the president shall determine whether: A. The alleged complaint does not constitute a violation of this title and dismiss the complaint notifying the parties and advising the complainant of their right to appeal; or B. The alleged complaint does constitute a violation of this title, in which case the president will proceed with the process outlined in Section 19.20.050 of this title.
Under Harwood Heights Title 19 Fair Housing § 19.20.040, once a fair housing complaint is filed with the board, the board president has thirty days to make an initial determination about the complaint. The president must decide either that the complaint does not describe a violation of Title 19 and dismiss it, or that it does describe a potential violation and advance it to the next stage of review under Section 19.20.050. If the complaint is dismissed, the complainant is notified and informed of their right to appeal that decision.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Harwood Heights Title 19 Fair Housing § 19.20.040 establishes a structured intake process that property owners and managers should be aware of when a fair housing complaint is filed against them. A compliant operator generally maintains clear records of their practices so they can respond promptly if the board president's review under this section advances a complaint to the Section 19.20.050 process. Being informed about this thirty-day review timeline helps operators understand when and how they may be notified of a complaint's status.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 19.20.040 of Harwood Heights Title 19, a tenant or other complainant who files a fair housing charge with the board can expect a determination within thirty days of the charge being received. If the board president dismisses the complaint, the complainant is entitled to receive notice of that dismissal along with information about their right to appeal. Tenants who believe a dismissal was improper may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or fair housing advocacy group to understand the available appeal options.
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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