Wyo. Stat. Ann. §§ 40-26-101 to 40-26-145 § 40-26-129
Pending civil trial.
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40-26-129. Pending civil trial. The enforcing authority may not issue a charge alleging a discriminatory housing practice after the beginning of the trial of a civil action commenced by the aggrieved party under federal or state law seeking relief with respect to that discriminatory housing practice.
Under Wyoming's fair housing statute, Wyo. Stat. § 40-26-129, once a civil trial has begun in a court case brought by an aggrieved person seeking relief for a discriminatory housing practice, the enforcing authority loses the ability to issue a formal charge about that same practice. The provision creates a coordination rule between administrative enforcement and civil litigation, preventing parallel proceedings from advancing simultaneously past the trial stage. It applies regardless of whether the civil action was filed under federal or state law.
Plain English — not legal advice.
For property owners and managers, Wyo. Stat. § 40-26-129 reflects the broader framework of Wyoming's fair housing enforcement system, in which administrative charges and civil court actions are coordinated rather than allowed to run in parallel indefinitely. Compliant operators generally maintain records of any pending legal proceedings involving alleged discriminatory housing practices, since the existence of an active civil trial affects the procedural posture of any related administrative action. Understanding this coordination rule is part of staying informed about how fair housing complaints can move through different forums.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Wyo. Stat. § 40-26-129 is relevant to aggrieved persons who have chosen to pursue a civil court action over an alleged discriminatory housing practice, because once that trial begins, the administrative enforcement authority can no longer issue a charge on the same practice. Tenants who believe they have experienced housing discrimination generally have multiple potential paths available, including filing administrative complaints or pursuing civil litigation, and the choice of forum can affect what other proceedings remain available. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid offices can help individuals understand how these procedural rules interact with their particular circumstances.
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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