Ky. Rev. Stat. ch. 344 § 344.330
Additional powers of local commissions
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344.330 Additional powers of local commissions. A local commission established pursuant to this chapter may: (1) Enter into cooperative working agreements with the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission created by Section 705 of the Federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 241) in order to achieve the purposes of that act; and with any federal or state agency in order to achieve the purposes of this chapter. (2) In its discretion, or upon request of the commission, refer a matter under its jurisdiction to the commission for initial action or review. (3) Refer to the commission for resolution a dispute over jurisdiction or other matter with another local commission. (4) Provide a copy of its annual report to the commission. History: Created 1966 Ky. Acts ch. 2, Art. 7, sec. 705.
Kentucky Revised Statute § 344.330 outlines the additional powers granted to local civil rights commissions established under Kentucky's civil rights chapter. These commissions may enter into cooperative agreements with federal and state agencies, refer matters to the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights for initial action or review, resolve jurisdictional disputes with other local commissions through referral, and submit annual reports to the state commission. The provision is essentially an enabling and coordination mechanism, not a prohibition or mandate directed at landlords or tenants.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Ky. Rev. Stat. § 344.330, local commissions have the authority to coordinate with state and federal agencies, including referring housing-related complaints to the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights. Property owners and managers operating in jurisdictions with a local commission should be aware that a fair housing complaint filed locally may be referred to the state commission or a federal agency for initial action or review. Compliant operators generally maintain consistent, documented fair housing practices that can withstand review at any level of the coordinated enforcement structure this provision establishes.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ky. Rev. Stat. § 344.330 means that a fair housing complaint filed with a local commission may be forwarded to the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights or a federal agency such as the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for handling. Tenants who believe their housing rights have been violated have multiple potential avenues for relief, as this provision creates a cooperative network among local, state, and federal bodies. Tenant-rights organizations can help individuals understand which commission or agency may be best positioned to address a particular concern under this coordinated framework.
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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