Cal. Civ. Code § 22-9.5-6-3
Complaints referred and subject matter jurisdiction deferred by federal government; investigation by commission; time limitations
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Sec. 3. (a) If the federal government has referred a complaint to the commission or has deferred jurisdiction over the subject matter of the complaint to the commission, the commission shall promptly investigate the allegations set forth in the complaint. (b) The commission shall investigate all complaints, and except as provided by subsection (c), shall complete an investigation not later than one hundred (100) days after the date the complaint is filed, or if the commission is unable to complete the investigation within the one hundred (100) day period, shall dispose of all administrative proceedings related to the investigation not later than one (1) year after the date the complaint is filed. (c) If the commission is unable to complete an investigation within the time periods prescribed by subsection (b), the commission shall notify the complainant and the respondent in writing of the reasons for the delay.
Indiana Code § 22-9.5-6-3 establishes how the Indiana Civil Rights Commission handles fair housing complaints that are referred or deferred to it by the federal government. Once such a complaint is received, the Commission is required to investigate promptly, generally completing its investigation within 100 days of the complaint being filed. If that deadline cannot be met, all related administrative proceedings must be wrapped up within one year of filing; and if either deadline is missed, the Commission must notify both the person who filed the complaint and the person or entity named in it, in writing, explaining the delay.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Ind. Code § 22-9.5-6-3, a property owner or manager named as a respondent in a fair housing complaint referred or deferred from the federal government can expect the Indiana Civil Rights Commission to move on a defined timeline. Compliant operators typically maintain organized records and documentation related to their rental practices so they can respond efficiently if the Commission contacts them during an investigation. If the Commission cannot meet the 100-day investigation deadline, it is required to send written notice explaining the delay to both parties, so respondents should watch for such correspondence.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ind. Code § 22-9.5-6-3 gives tenants who have filed—or whose complaints have been referred from a federal agency—a degree of procedural certainty: the Indiana Civil Rights Commission is generally required to complete its investigation within 100 days, or resolve all related proceedings within one year. If those deadlines cannot be met, the Commission must notify you in writing with an explanation for the delay, which can help you track the status of your case. Tenants seeking to understand their rights under this process may find it helpful to consult a tenant-rights organization or review resources provided by the Indiana Civil Rights Commission directly.
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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