Cal. Civ. Code § 22-9.5-6-2
Answer; time limitation; requirements
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Sec. 2. (a) Not later than ten (10) days after receipt of the notice and copy under section 1(f)(3) of this chapter, a respondent may file an answer to the complaint. (b) An answer must be: (1) in writing; (2) under oath; and (3) in the form prescribed by the commission. (c) An answer may be amended at any time. (d) An answer does not inhibit the investigation of a complaint.
Under Indiana Code § 22-9.5-6-2, a person or entity named as a respondent in a fair housing complaint has up to ten days after receiving the required notice and copy to file a formal answer. Any answer submitted must be written, made under oath, and follow the format set by the commission. Importantly, filing an answer does not pause or limit the commission's investigation of the underlying complaint, and an answer may be revised at any time after it is filed.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Ind. Code § 22-9.5-6-2, property owners or managers who receive notice that a fair housing complaint has been filed against them have a ten-day window to submit a formal written response. A compliant answer is prepared in writing, sworn under oath, and formatted according to the commission's prescribed form. Operators generally note that submitting or amending an answer does not halt the commission's investigation, which continues independently of any response filed.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Indiana Code § 22-9.5-6-2 governs the respondent's right to answer a fair housing complaint, which can be useful context for tenants who have filed such a complaint. Knowing that a respondent's answer does not stop the commission's investigation may help tenants understand that the process moves forward regardless of how or whether the other party responds. Tenants seeking to understand their rights during this process may consider reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization or fair housing agency for general guidance.
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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