Ky. Rev. Stat. ch. 344 § 344.350
Cooperation between state and local commissions
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344.350 Cooperation between state and local commissions. The commission may enter into cooperative working agreements with local commissions which have enforceable ordinances, orders, or resolutions and professional staff under the provisions of KRS 344.320. History: Created 1966 Ky. Acts ch. 2, Art. 7, sec. 706.
Kentucky Revised Statute § 344.350 authorizes the state civil rights commission to form cooperative working agreements with local commissions that have their own enforceable anti-discrimination ordinances, orders, or resolutions and maintain professional staff, as outlined under KRS 344.320. This provision creates a framework for coordination between state and local enforcement bodies rather than requiring either level to act alone. The rule is structural in nature, shaping how civil rights enforcement authority is shared across governmental levels in Kentucky.
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Under Ky. Rev. Stat. § 344.350, property owners and managers operating in Kentucky municipalities may find that fair housing complaints are handled cooperatively between a local commission and the state commission, depending on whether the locality has qualifying ordinances and staff under KRS 344.320. Operators generally stay informed about which body—state or local—has jurisdiction over housing discrimination matters in their area. Maintaining consistent, documented fair housing practices helps demonstrate compliance regardless of which commission is handling a given matter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ky. Rev. Stat. § 344.350 means that tenants in Kentucky may have access to both a local civil rights commission and the state commission when seeking to address housing discrimination, provided the local body meets the standards set by KRS 344.320. Understanding which commission has a cooperative agreement in place can help tenants identify where to direct a complaint or inquiry. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid offices can help clarify which enforcement body is appropriate to contact in a given locality.
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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