10 Ariz. Admin. Code § R10-2-124
Reasonable Cause Determinations
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If a conciliation agreement under R10-2-123 has not been executed and approved by the Attorney General, or the complaint has not otherwise been dismissed pursuant to R10-2-122(C) - (F), the Attorney General shall determine whether reasonable cause exists to believe that a discriminatory housing practice has occurred or is about to occur. Any determination shall be based solely on the facts concerning the alleged discriminatory housing practice provided by complainant and respondent or otherwise disclosed during the investigation. In making this determination, the Attorney General shall consider whether the facts concerning the alleged discriminatory housing practice are sufficient to warrant the initiation of a civil action in Superior Court. 1. If the Attorney General determines that reasonable cause exists, the Attorney General shall attempt to conciliate the administrative complaint for a period not to exceed 30 days. If no conciliation is reached within that period, the Attorney General shall file a civil action against the respondent. 2. Nothing in these rules shall prevent the Attorney General from filing a civil action prior to the expiration of the 30day conciliation period if it appears that conciliation is unlikely to occur within 30 days of the issuance of a finding of reasonable cause to believe that discrimination has occurred. 3. These requirements do not mandate the issuance of a reasonable cause determination prior to the filing of an action under A.R.S. § 41-1491.35.
Under 10 Ariz. Admin. Code § R10-2-101 et seq. § R10-2-124, if a housing discrimination complaint has not been resolved through conciliation or dismissal, the Arizona Attorney General evaluates whether reasonable cause exists to believe a discriminatory housing practice has occurred or is about to occur. That determination is made solely on facts gathered from the complainant, respondent, and the investigation. If reasonable cause is found, the Attorney General first attempts a 30-day conciliation period, and if that fails, files a civil action in Superior Court—though a civil action may be filed sooner if conciliation appears unlikely.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers named as respondents in a fair housing complaint should understand that 10 Ariz. Admin. Code § R10-2-101 et seq. § R10-2-124 governs how the Attorney General decides whether to escalate a complaint to civil litigation. Operators who engage cooperatively during the investigation phase and provide accurate, complete factual information help shape the record on which any reasonable cause determination is based. If a reasonable cause finding is issued, a compliant operator generally participates in good faith during the 30-day conciliation window, since failure to reach agreement can result in a civil action being filed in Superior Court.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
If you have filed a fair housing complaint, 10 Ariz. Admin. Code § R10-2-101 et seq. § R10-2-124 describes the process the Arizona Attorney General follows after investigation to decide whether your complaint warrants civil action. A finding of reasonable cause triggers a conciliation attempt, and if that does not resolve the matter within 30 days, the Attorney General may file suit on your behalf in Superior Court. Tenants seeking to understand their rights at this stage may benefit from consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with Arizona fair housing procedures.
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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