Wyo. Stat. Ann. §§ 40-26-101 to 40-26-145 § 40-26-121
Additional or substitute respondent.
Operative Text
40-26-121. Additional or substitute respondent. The enforcing authority may join a person not named in the complaint as an additional or substitute respondent if during the investigation the enforcing authority determines that the person is alleged to be engaged, to have engaged, or to be about to engage in the discriminatory housing practice upon which the complaint is based. In addition to the information required in the notice under W.S. 40-26-118(b), the enforcing authority shall include in a notice to a respondent joined under this section the reasons for the determination that the person is properly joined as a respondent.
Wyoming's fair housing law, at Wyo. Stat. § 40-26-121, allows the enforcing authority to add or replace a respondent in a housing discrimination complaint when an investigation reveals that a person not originally named appears to be involved in the alleged discriminatory housing practice. The newly joined respondent must receive a formal notice that not only meets the standard requirements under § 40-26-118(b) but also explains why they have been brought into the proceeding. This mechanism ensures that all parties who may be responsible for a discriminatory practice can be addressed within a single complaint process.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Wyoming's fair housing statutes should be aware that § 40-26-121 permits the enforcing authority to name additional or substitute respondents discovered during an investigation, even if they were not identified in the original complaint. A compliant operator generally maintains clear documentation of all parties involved in housing decisions—such as property managers, agents, or co-owners—so that roles and responsibilities are transparent if a fair housing investigation arises. Operators who delegate leasing or management functions should ensure those representatives understand their obligations under Wyoming's fair housing law, since their conduct can bring them within the scope of a complaint.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Wyo. Stat. § 40-26-121, tenants and complainants in a Wyoming fair housing proceeding should know that the enforcing authority has the power to bring additional or substitute parties into a complaint if the investigation uncovers others who appear to have participated in the alleged discriminatory practice. This means that even if a complaint was initially filed against only one party, other individuals or entities whose conduct is relevant may be formally added to the process. Tenants who believe multiple parties were involved in a discriminatory housing practice may wish to document all relevant interactions and consult a tenant-rights organization or fair housing agency for general information about how the complaint process works.
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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