Cal. Civ. Code § DWD 220.08
Initial determinations.
Operative Text
DWD 220.08 Initial determinations. (1) General. At the conclusion of the investigation, the department shall issue an initial determination which shall state whether or not there is probable cause to believe that housing discrimination occurred as alleged in the complaint. This initial determination shall set forth the facts upon which its conclusion is based. (2) Initial determination of probable cause. If the initial determination of the department is that probable cause exists, the department shall issue a charge under s. DWD 220.11. (3) Initial determination of no probable cause. If the initial determination of the department is that there is no probable cause to believe that housing discrimination occurred as alleged in the complaint, it shall dismiss the complaint. The department shall notify the parties and their attorneys of record of the complainant’s right to appeal as provided in s. DWD 220.09.
Under Wis. Admin. Code § DWD 220.08, after the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) completes its investigation of a housing discrimination complaint, it must issue a written initial determination stating whether probable cause exists to believe discrimination occurred. If probable cause is found, the case moves forward to a formal charge under § DWD 220.11. If no probable cause is found, the complaint is dismissed and all parties are notified of the right to appeal under § DWD 220.09.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Wis. Admin. Code § DWD 220.08, property owners and managers who are the subject of a housing discrimination complaint can expect a written initial determination from the DWD at the close of its investigation. Compliant operators typically maintain thorough records of their rental practices, communications, and decision-making processes so that accurate facts are available during the investigation period. If the determination finds no probable cause, the complaint is dismissed; if probable cause is found, the matter proceeds to a formal charge under § DWD 220.11.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Wis. Admin. Code § DWD 220.08 establishes that after the DWD investigates a housing discrimination complaint, it must issue a written decision explaining the factual basis for its conclusion. If the department finds probable cause, the case advances toward a formal charge; if it finds no probable cause and dismisses the complaint, tenants and complainants have the right to appeal that decision as outlined in § DWD 220.09. Tenants who receive a no-probable-cause determination may wish to review the appeal process or consult a tenant-rights organization to understand available next steps.
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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