Indiana Code 22-9.5-6-1. Investigation of alleged discriminatory practices; complaints; requirements; time limitations; procedures
(b) A complaint concerning an alleged discriminatory housing practice must be:
Terms Used In Indiana Code 22-9.5-6-1
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- in writing: include printing, lithographing, or other mode of representing words and letters. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
- Year: means a calendar year, unless otherwise expressed. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
(2) under oath; and
(3) in the form prescribed by the commission.
(c) An aggrieved person may, not later than one (1) year after an alleged discriminatory housing practice has occurred or terminated, whichever is later, file a complaint with the commission alleging the discriminatory housing practice.
(d) Not later than one (1) year after an alleged discriminatory housing practice has occurred or terminated, whichever is later, the commission may file the commission’s own complaint.
(e) A complaint under this section may be amended at any time.
(f) When a complaint is filed under this section, the commission shall do the following:
(1) Give the aggrieved person notice that the complaint has been received.
(2) Advise the aggrieved person of the time limits and choice of forums under this article.
(3) Not later than twenty (20) days after the filing of the complaint or the identification of an additional respondent under section 4 of this chapter, serve on each respondent:
(A) a notice identifying the alleged discriminatory housing practice and advising the respondent of the procedural rights and obligations of a respondent under this article; and
(B) a copy of the original complaint.
As added by P.L.66-1990, SEC.2.