Cal. Civ. Code § 36-96.12
No reasonable cause determination and effect.
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If the Board determines that no reasonable cause exists to believe that a discriminatory housing practice has occurred or is about to occur, the Board shall promptly dismiss the complaint notifying the parties within thirty days of such determination. The Board shall make public disclosure of each dismissal.
Under Va. Code § 36-96.12, when Virginia's Fair Housing Board reviews a housing discrimination complaint and concludes there is no reasonable cause to believe a discriminatory practice occurred or is imminent, it must promptly dismiss the complaint. Both parties must be notified of that dismissal within thirty days of the determination. The Board is also required to make each dismissal publicly available.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Va. Code § 36-96.12 provides a formal resolution pathway when a discrimination complaint does not meet the reasonable-cause threshold. Operators who are the subject of a complaint should be aware that a dismissal at this stage is an official Board determination, and that the outcome becomes part of the public record. Maintaining thorough documentation of housing practices and decisions can support a clear record if a complaint is ever filed.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Va. Code § 36-96.12, if the Fair Housing Board finds no reasonable cause after reviewing a complaint, the case is dismissed and both parties are notified within thirty days. A dismissal does not necessarily foreclose all options — complainants may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or fair housing advocacy group to understand whether other avenues, such as private legal action or federal fair housing channels, remain available. Knowing that dismissals are made public under this provision can also help tenants and advocates track patterns in how complaints are resolved.
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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