Cal. Civ. Code § 22-9.5-6-14
Hearings; procedure; discontinuance
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Sec. 14. (a) If a timely election is not made under section 12 of this chapter, the commission shall provide for a hearing on the finding of reasonable cause. (b) Except as provided by subsection (c), IC 4-21.5 governs a hearing under this section. (c) A hearing under this section may not continue regarding any alleged discriminatory housing practice after the beginning of the trial of a civil action commenced by the aggrieved person under federal or state law seeking relief with respect to that discriminatory housing practice. (d) IC 22-9.5-11 governs an appeal of a final order issued under this article.
Indiana Code § 22-9.5-6-14 establishes the procedural framework for administrative hearings on fair housing complaints where a timely election to proceed in civil court has not been made. When the civil rights commission finds reasonable cause to believe a discriminatory housing practice occurred, it must schedule a formal hearing governed by Indiana's Administrative Orders and Procedures Act (IC 4-21.5). However, if the affected person files a civil lawsuit in state or federal court seeking relief for the same discriminatory housing practice, the administrative hearing must stop once that trial begins. Appeals of final orders issued through this process are governed by IC 22-9.5-11.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Ind. Code § 22-9.5-6-14, a property owner or manager who is the subject of a reasonable-cause finding may face a formal administrative hearing if neither party elects to pursue the matter in civil court within the required timeframe. Compliant operators generally maintain thorough records of their housing practices, communications, and policies so they can respond effectively within the procedural framework set by IC 4-21.5. If a civil trial begins on the same discriminatory housing practice, the administrative hearing is discontinued, meaning the matter shifts entirely to the court proceeding.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ind. Code § 22-9.5-6-14 gives aggrieved persons an important procedural right: if no timely election is made to go to civil court, the commission must hold an administrative hearing on a reasonable-cause finding related to a discriminatory housing practice. Tenants or housing applicants who believe they have experienced housing discrimination may also have the option to pursue a civil action in state or federal court, and doing so will halt the administrative hearing once trial begins. Those navigating these parallel paths may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with Indiana fair housing procedures, and any appeal of a final order follows the process outlined in IC 22-9.5-11.
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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