Cal. Civ. Code § DWD 220.10
Conciliation.
Operative Text
DWD 220.10 Conciliation. (1) Conciliation. Upon the consent of all parties, the department may assist the parties to reach a mutually agreeable and just resolution of the complaint at any time during the proceedings. If conciliation resolves a dispute, the terms of the agreement shall be set forth in a conciliation agreement. (2) Remedy for breach of conciliation agreement. If, within one year after the effective date of a conciliation agreement, a complainant believes that the terms of the agreement have been breached by a respondent, the complainant may petition the department to re-open the complaint against that respondent. The department may conduct a hearing to determine whether the terms of the conciliation agreement have been breached. If the department determines that the respondent has breached the conciliation agreement, it may do either of the following: (a) Refer the matter to the department of justice with a recommendation that a civil action be filed under s. 106.50 (6) (e) 4., Stats., for the enforcement of the terms of the conciliation agreement. (b) Issue an order allowing the complainant to proceed with the complaint starting at the point in the administrative proceedings when the conciliation agreement became effective, provided that the complainant places any monetary proceeds which were received as a result of the conciliation agreement in an escrow account pending the final resolution of the complaint process. (3) Stay of proceedings. Any proceedings before the division under this section shall be stayed pending any enforcement action by the department of justice or any contract action to enforce the conciliation agreement brought by the complainant in circuit court.
Wisconsin Administrative Code § DWD 220.10 establishes a voluntary conciliation process through which the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) can help parties in a fair-housing complaint reach a mutually agreed resolution. If an agreement is reached, its terms are formalized in writing. Should one party believe the other has violated that agreement within one year, the provision allows the complaint to be reopened, and the DWD may either refer the matter to the Department of Justice for civil enforcement or allow the original complaint to resume from where it left off.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § DWD 220.10, a landlord or property manager who enters into a conciliation agreement with the DWD is bound by its written terms. Operators who participate in conciliation generally ensure they fully understand and document their obligations under any resulting agreement, since a breach can lead to a civil action filed by the Department of Justice or reinstatement of the original administrative complaint. Staying current on all agreed-upon remedies and timelines is a hallmark of compliant practice under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § DWD 220.10 gives tenants and complainants the right to participate in a voluntary conciliation process facilitated by the DWD, and to have any resolution put in writing. If a respondent fails to honor the terms of that agreement within one year, a complainant can petition the DWD to reopen the case, potentially leading to Department of Justice involvement or resumption of the original complaint. Tenants who believe an agreement has been breached may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand the options available under this provision.
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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