Idaho Code §§ 67-5901, 5902, 5907 to 5911 § 67-5907
COMPLAINTS — PROCEDURE ON COMPLAINT.
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(1) Any person who believes he or she has been subject to unlawful discrimination, or a member of the commission, may file a complaint under oath with the commission stating the facts concerning the alleged discrimination within one (1) year of the alleged unlawful discrimination. (2) Upon receipt of such a complaint, the commission or its delegated investigator shall endeavor to resolve the matter by informal means prior to a determination of whether there are reasonable grounds to believe that unlawful discrimination has occurred. The commission or its delegated investigator shall conduct such investigation as may be necessary to resolve the issues raised by the facts set forth in the complaint. (3) If the commission does not find reasonable grounds to believe that unlawful discrimination has occurred, it shall enter an order so finding, and dismiss the proceeding, and shall notify the complainant and the respondent of its action. (4) If the commission finds reasonable grounds to believe that unlawful discrimination has occurred, it shall endeavor to eliminate such discrimination by informal means such as conference, conciliation and persuasion. No offer or counter offer of conciliation nor the terms of any conciliation agreement may be made public without the written consent of all the parties to the proceeding, nor used as evidence in any subsequent proceeding, civil or criminal. If the case is disposed of by such informal means in a manner satisfactory to the commission, the commission shall dismiss the proceeding, and shall notify the complainant and the respondent. (5) If the commission finds reasonable grounds to believe that unlawful discrimination has occurred, and further believes that irreparable injury or great inconvenience will be caused the victim of such discrimination if relief is not immediately granted, or if conciliation efforts under subsection (4) have not succeeded, the commission may file a civil action seeking appropriate legal and equitable relief. (6) A complainant may request dismissal of an administrative complaint at any time. Dismissals requested before three hundred sixty-five (365) calendar days from the date of filing of the administrative complaint may be granted at the discretion of the administrator who will attempt to contact all parties who have appeared in the proceeding and consider their interests. After three hundred sixty-five (365) calendar days, if the complaint has not been dismissed pursuant to subsection (3) of this section or the parties have not entered into a settlement or conciliation agreement pursuant to subsection (2) or (4) of this section or other administrative dismissal has not occurred, the commission shall, upon request of the complainant, dismiss the complaint and notify the parties.
Idaho Code § 67-5907 establishes the process for filing and resolving discrimination complaints with the Idaho Human Rights Commission. A complaint must be filed under oath within one year of the alleged unlawful discrimination, after which the Commission investigates and first attempts informal resolution. Depending on its findings, the Commission may dismiss the complaint, pursue conciliation, or file a civil action; complainants also retain the right to request dismissal of their own complaint at various stages of the process.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Idaho Code § 67-5907, property owners and managers named as respondents in a discrimination complaint can expect to be notified when a complaint is filed and to be contacted during the Commission's investigation and any informal conciliation efforts. Compliant operators generally cooperate with Commission inquiries, participate in good faith in conciliation discussions, and understand that conciliation offers and agreements are confidential and cannot be used as evidence in later proceedings. If informal resolution fails or the Commission finds reasonable grounds and believes irreparable harm is at risk, the Commission itself may escalate the matter to a civil action.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Idaho Code § 67-5907 gives individuals who believe they have experienced unlawful housing discrimination the right to file a sworn complaint with the Idaho Human Rights Commission within one year of the alleged incident. The Commission is required to investigate, attempt informal resolution, and notify the complainant of its findings at each stage — including whether it finds reasonable grounds to proceed. Tenants who want to understand their options at any point in this process — including what it means to request a dismissal or participate in conciliation — may benefit from consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with Idaho human rights 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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