1 Del. Admin. Code § 602 § 2.0
Filing a Complaint
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2.1 Any aggrieved person or the Commission itself may file a written complaint. Minors may be represented by a parent or guardian for the purpose of bringing an action. 2.2 The Commission may initiate an investigation regarding compliance with applicable law whether or not a complaint is filed. Such investigations may be initiated by written statement showing justification signed by the Chairperson or such person as may be authorized by the Commission in accordance with applicable provisions of law. To the extent practicable, procedures in these Regulations shall apply to Commission-initiated investigations. 2.3 A complaint shall be filed at any one of the places of business of the Division of Human Relations. 2.4 Complaints filed with the Commission through the Division of Human Relations shall be in writing and deemed to be filed when received at the office in substantially completed form as required. A complaint referred to the Commission or the Division of Human Relations by a federal agency shall be deemed to be filed on the date it was taken or filed with such agency. 2.5 Form of Complaint 2.5.1 All complaints should be filed on a Complaint Form provided by the Division. 2.5.2 All complaints shall include the following data: 2.5.2.1 Full name and address of Complainant(s). 2.5.2.2 Full name and address of Respondent (s), if known, identifying whether each Respondent is an individual, partnership, corporation, etc. 2.5.2.3 The alleged discriminatory housing practice(s). A concise statement of the facts thereof. 2.5.2.4 The date (s) of the alleged discriminatory practice (s) and whether the practice(s) is/are of a continuing nature together with the duration of such continuing practice(s). 2.5.2.5 The signature of Complainant or his/her attorney or, in the case of a minor, a parent, or guardian. Such signature shall be notarized as a verified complaint. The Division of Human Relations shall provide such notarial service without charge for persons coming into the office. 2.6 Complainants and Respondents must keep the Division of Human Relations informed of their current addresses and telephone numbers.
Under 1 Del. Admin. Code 602 § 2.0, any person who believes they have experienced discriminatory housing practices may file a written complaint with the Division of Human Relations, or the Commission itself may open an investigation on its own initiative. Complaints must be submitted in writing, include specific identifying and factual information, and bear a notarized signature. Minors may participate through a parent or guardian, and complaints referred from a federal agency are treated as filed on the date they were received by that agency.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under 1 Del. Admin. Code 602 § 2.0, property owners and managers named as respondents in a housing discrimination complaint are required to keep the Division of Human Relations updated with their current address and telephone number throughout the process. Operators who receive notice of a complaint or Commission-initiated investigation generally maintain accurate contact information and respond promptly to any Division correspondence. Being aware that the Commission can open investigations independently — without a complaint being filed — underscores the importance of ongoing compliance with applicable fair housing law.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under 1 Del. Admin. Code 602 § 2.0, tenants who believe they have experienced discriminatory housing practices have the right to file a written complaint at any Division of Human Relations office location in Delaware. The complaint form, available through the Division, must include your name, the respondent's name and address, a description of the alleged discriminatory practice, and a notarized signature — notarization is provided free of charge at Division offices. Tenants may also explore whether a complaint filed with a federal fair housing agency can be referred to the Commission, or consult a tenant-rights organization for general guidance on the process.
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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