Cal. Civ. Code § 22-9.5-2-4
"Complainant" defined
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Sec. 4. "Complainant" means a person, including the commission, who files a complaint under IC 22-9.5-6.
Ind. Code § 22-9.5-2-4 establishes the meaning of the term 'complainant' within Indiana's fair housing framework. Under this definition, a complainant is any person—including the civil rights commission itself—who formally files a complaint under the complaint procedures set out in IC 22-9.5-6. This definitional provision shapes how the broader statute identifies and refers to parties who initiate fair housing complaints.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Indiana should be aware that under Ind. Code § 22-9.5-2-4, the term 'complainant' covers any individual or entity—including the state commission—that files a fair housing complaint. This means that a complaint can be initiated not only by a tenant or applicant but also by the commission acting on its own. Operators who understand this definition are better positioned to recognize the range of parties who may bring a complaint under IC 22-9.5-6.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Ind. Code § 22-9.5-2-4, Indiana law defines a 'complainant' broadly to include any person who files a complaint through the process described in IC 22-9.5-6, which means tenants and housing applicants who believe they have experienced a fair housing violation may qualify as complainants. This definition signals that individuals have standing to formally initiate the complaint process under Indiana's fair housing law. Tenants who want to understand their options may consider reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization or the Indiana Civil Rights Commission for general information about the complaint 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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