Ky. Rev. Stat. ch. 344 § 344.250
Investigations, powers, records, confidential nature of
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344.250 Investigations, powers, records, confidential nature of. (1) In connection with an investigation of a complaint filed under this chapter, the commission or its designated representative at any reasonable time may request access to premises, records, and documents relevant to the complaint and the right to examine, photograph and copy evidence. (2) Every person subject to this chapter shall (a) make and keep records relevant to the determination of whether unlawful practices have been or are being committed, (b) preserve such records for such periods, and (c) make such reports therefrom, as the commission shall prescribe by regulation or order, after public hearing, as reasonable, necessary, or appropriate for the enforcement of this chapter or the regulations or orders thereunder. (3) The commission, by regulation, shall require each person subject to this chapter which controls an apprenticeship or other training program to keep all records reasonably necessary to carry out the purpose of the chapter, including, but not limited to, a list of applicants who wish to participate in such program, including the chronological order in which applications were received, and shall furnish to the commission upon request, a detailed description of the manner in which persons are selected to participate in the apprenticeship or other training programs. (4) A person who believes that the application to it of a regulation or order issued under this section would result in undue hardship may apply to the commission for an exemption from the application of the regulation or order. If the commission finds that the application of the regulation or order to the person in question would impose an undue hardship, the commission may grant appropriate relief. (5) So as to avoid undue burdens on persons subject to this chapter, records and reports required by the commission under this section shall conform as near as may be to similar records and reports required by federal law and the laws of other states and to customary record-keeping practice. (6) It is unlawful for a commissioner or employee of the commission to make public with respect to a particular person without his consent information obtained by the commission pursuant to its authority under this section except as reasonably necessary to the conduct of a proceeding under this chapter. (7) If a person fails to permit access, examination, photographing or copying or fails to make, keep, or preserve records or make reports in accordance with this section, the Circuit Court for the county in which such person is found, resides, or has his principal place of business, upon application of the commission, may issue an order requiring compliance. History: Created 1966 Ky. Acts ch. 2, Art. 5, sec. 508.
Kentucky Revised Statute § 344.250 establishes the investigative and record-keeping framework for the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights when it handles discrimination complaints. During an active investigation, the commission may request access to relevant premises, records, and documents, and may examine, photograph, or copy evidence. Information gathered through these powers is generally confidential and may not be publicly disclosed by commission staff without the affected person's consent, except as needed to conduct a formal proceeding. Entities that run apprenticeship or training programs face additional obligations to maintain applicant records in chronological order and to report that information upon request.
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Under Ky. Rev. Stat. § 344.250, property owners and managers who are subject to Kentucky's civil rights chapter are generally expected to maintain records that could be relevant to determining whether unlawful housing practices have occurred, and to retain those records for periods prescribed by commission regulation. Compliant operators typically cooperate with commission requests for access to premises and documents during an investigation, and those who operate training or apprenticeship programs keep chronological applicant lists available for commission review. Operators who believe a particular record-keeping regulation would impose an undue hardship may apply to the commission for relief under subsection (4) of this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ky. Rev. Stat. § 344.250 supports the investigative process that follows a complaint filed under Kentucky's civil rights chapter, meaning that once a complaint is submitted, the commission has tools to gather evidence on a complainant's behalf. Tenants who have filed a complaint can generally expect that information the commission collects about them will be kept confidential and not disclosed publicly without their consent, as required by subsection (6). Those who believe a landlord or housing provider is not cooperating with a commission investigation may raise that concern with the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights or consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with the complaint process under this chapter.
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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