Cal. Civ. Code § 22-9.5-6-11
Civil action commenced by aggrieved party; issuance of finding of reasonable cause restricted
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Sec. 11. The commission may not issue a finding of reasonable cause under this chapter regarding an alleged discriminatory housing practice after the beginning of the trial of a civil action commenced by the aggrieved party under federal or state law seeking relief with respect to that discriminatory housing practice.
Indiana Code § 22-9.5-6-11 establishes a boundary between administrative and judicial proceedings in fair housing matters. Once an aggrieved party has begun a civil trial in federal or state court over an alleged discriminatory housing practice, the Indiana Civil Rights Commission loses the authority to issue a finding of reasonable cause on that same practice. The rule prevents parallel tracks from reaching simultaneous conclusions on the same underlying claim.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Ind. Code § 22-9.5-6-11, a compliant housing operator should be aware that a complainant's choice to pursue a civil trial can effectively close off the administrative reasonable-cause pathway for that same alleged discriminatory housing practice. Property managers tracking fair housing complaints generally monitor whether a matter has moved into active litigation, since that transition affects which forums remain available. Understanding this procedural boundary helps operators anticipate how a dispute may unfold across different venues.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ind. Code § 22-9.5-6-11 affects the options available to someone who believes they have experienced a discriminatory housing practice. Once a civil trial has begun in court over that practice, the Indiana Civil Rights Commission is no longer able to issue a reasonable-cause finding on the same matter through its administrative process. Tenants who believe they have experienced housing discrimination may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand how choosing one forum can affect the availability of others.
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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