Okla. Stat. tit. 25, §§ 1451–1453, 1501–1508 § 1502.15
Civil Action By Attorney General on Behalf of the Aggrieved Person
Operative Text
A. The Attorney General may file a civil action on behalf of the aggrieved person in a district court seeking relief pursuant to this section. B. Venue for an action pursuant to this section is in the county in which the alleged discriminatory housing practice occurred, or in a county where the respondent resides or transacts business. C. An aggrieved person may intervene in the action. D. If the court finds that a discriminatory housing practice has occurred or is about to occur, the court may grant as relief any relief that a court may grant in a civil action pursuant to Section 1506.3 of this title. E. If monetary relief is sought for the benefit of an aggrieved person who does not intervene in the civil action, the court may not award the monetary relief if that aggrieved person has not complied with discovery orders entered by the court.
Under 25 O.S. § 1502.15, Oklahoma's Attorney General has the authority to bring a civil lawsuit in district court on behalf of someone who has been harmed by a discriminatory housing practice. The case must be filed in the county where the discrimination allegedly occurred or where the respondent lives or does business. The person harmed by the discrimination may join the lawsuit, and if the court finds discrimination has happened or is imminent, it may award the same range of relief available under Section 1506.3 of the same title — though monetary awards for a non-intervening aggrieved person can be withheld if that person fails to comply with court-ordered discovery.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under 25 O.S. § 1502.15, Oklahoma's Attorney General can initiate civil litigation against a housing provider accused of discriminatory practices without waiting for the aggrieved person to file their own lawsuit. Operators who maintain documented, consistently applied non-discriminatory policies and procedures are generally better positioned to respond to any such action. Because venue can be established in the county where the respondent transacts business, property managers operating across multiple counties should be aware that litigation could arise in any of those jurisdictions.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 25 O.S. § 1502.15 gives the Oklahoma Attorney General the power to pursue a civil case in district court on your behalf if you have experienced a discriminatory housing practice, meaning you do not have to be the one to initiate the lawsuit. As an aggrieved person, you have the right to intervene in that action and participate directly. If you choose not to intervene but monetary relief is being sought for you, be aware that the court may deny that relief if you fail to comply with any discovery orders — tenant-rights organizations or legal aid offices can help explain what participation in such proceedings generally involves.
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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