Cal. Civ. Code § 24-34-505.5
Enforcement by the attorney general.
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(1) Upon timely application, the attorney general may intervene in any civil action filed as provided in section 24-34-505.6 if the attorney general certifies that the case is of general public importance. Upon such intervention, the attorney general may obtain such relief as would be available to the director under section 24-34-306 in a civil action to which such section applies. (2) Whenever the attorney general has probable cause to believe that any person or group of persons is engaged in a pattern or practice of resistance to the full enjoyment of any of the rights granted by this title or that any group of persons has been denied any of the rights granted by this title and such denial raises an issue of general public importance, the attorney general may commence a civil action in any appropriate district court. (3) The attorney general may commence a civil action in any appropriate district court for appropriate relief with respect to: (a) A discriminatory housing practice referred to the attorney general by the commission under section 24-34-306; or (b) Breach of a conciliation agreement referred to the attorney general by the director under section 24-34-506.5. (4) The attorney general, on behalf of the commission, division, or other party at whose request a subpoena is issued under this section, may enforce such subpoena in appropriate proceedings in the district court for the district in which the person to whom the subpoena was addressed resides, was served, or transacts business. (5) Repealed.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-34-505.5 establishes the Colorado Attorney General's authority to act in fair housing matters. The Attorney General may intervene in existing civil actions when a case is deemed of general public importance, or independently file suit when there is probable cause to believe a pattern or practice of housing discrimination is occurring. The provision also allows the Attorney General to pursue civil action when a discriminatory housing practice or a broken conciliation agreement is referred by the relevant state commission or director.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-34-505.5, Colorado property owners and managers should be aware that the state's highest law enforcement officer holds independent authority to pursue civil action in housing discrimination matters — not just individual complainants. Operators who maintain consistent, documented, non-discriminatory policies and procedures are generally better positioned if a pattern-or-practice investigation arises. Referrals from the Colorado Civil Rights Commission or Division can trigger Attorney General involvement, making compliance with conciliation agreements particularly important.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-34-505.5 gives tenants and housing applicants an additional layer of protection beyond individual complaints: the Colorado Attorney General can independently intervene or file suit when housing discrimination appears to be widespread or of general public importance. If a tenant believes they are part of a broader pattern of discriminatory treatment, they may consider contacting the Colorado Civil Rights Division, which can refer matters to the Attorney General. Tenant-rights organizations can help individuals understand how this provision may relate to their situation and what complaint pathways are available.
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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