Cal. Civ. Code § 22-9.5-6-13
Timely election; filing of civil action by commission; time limitation; intervention in action by aggrieved person; relief
Operative Text
Sec. 13. (a) If a timely election is made under section 12 of this chapter, the complainant shall, not later than thirty (30) days after the election is made, file a civil action seeking relief under this section in a circuit or superior court that is located in the county in which the alleged discriminatory housing practice occurred. (b) An aggrieved person may intervene in the action. (c) If the court finds that a discriminatory housing practice has occurred or is about to occur, the court may grant as relief any relief that a court may grant in a civil action under IC 22-9.5-7. (d) If monetary relief is sought for the benefit of an aggrieved person who does not intervene in the civil action, the court may not award the monetary relief if that aggrieved person has not complied with discovery orders entered by the court.
Under Ind. Code § 22-9.5-6-13, when a complainant elects to pursue a civil action rather than an administrative hearing (as provided under section 12), a lawsuit must be filed within 30 days of that election in the circuit or superior court of the county where the alleged discriminatory housing practice took place. If the court determines that a discriminatory housing practice has occurred or is imminent, it may award any relief available under IC 22-9.5-7. Aggrieved persons who are not the original complainant may join the lawsuit, though their ability to receive monetary relief depends on their compliance with the court's discovery orders.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Ind. Code § 22-9.5-6-13 establishes the civil litigation pathway that can follow a fair housing complaint election, meaning property owners and managers may find themselves named in a circuit or superior court action filed in the county where the alleged discriminatory practice occurred. A compliant operator generally maintains thorough, organized records of all rental decisions, communications, and policies so that responding to discovery requests in any such proceeding is straightforward. Understanding that courts under this provision can award the full range of relief available under IC 22-9.5-7 underscores why consistent, documented adherence to fair housing standards is a standard operational practice.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ind. Code § 22-9.5-6-13 provides that once a civil action election is made under section 12, a lawsuit must be filed within 30 days in the appropriate county court, and aggrieved persons have the right to intervene in that action. Tenants or other aggrieved individuals who believe they have been harmed by a discriminatory housing practice may participate in the civil proceeding and potentially receive monetary relief, provided they comply with any discovery orders the court issues. Those seeking to understand their options under this provision may benefit from consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid office familiar with Indiana fair housing law.
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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