§ 22-57. Complaints—Filing.

(a)

A person who claims that another person has committed a discriminatory housing practice against him or her may report alleged offense to the manager by filing a complaint within ninety (90) days after the date of the alleged discriminatory housing practice.

(b)

A complaint shall be in writing, signed under oath, on a form to be supplied by the manager and shall contain the following:

(1)

Identity, name and address of the respondent(s).

(2)

Date of alleged offense and date of filing the complaint.

(3)

General statement of facts of the alleged offense including the basis of the discrimination (race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, familial status or sexual orientation).

(4)

Name, address and signature of complainant.

(c)

Within fifteen (15) working days after the filing of a complaint, the manager or a duly authorized agency shall transmit a copy of the same to each respondent named therein by certified mail, return receipt requested. Thereupon the respondent may file a written, verified answer to the complaint within twenty (20) working days of the date of receipt of the complaint from the manager.

(d)

A complaint or answer may be amended at any time when it would be fair and reasonable to do so, and the manager, or a duly authorized agency shall furnish a copy of each amended complaint or answer to the respondent or complainant, respectively, as promptly as practicable.

(e)

The manager or a duly authorized agency shall assist the complainant or respondent when necessary in the preparation and filing of complaints or answers or any amendments thereto, or response to such amendments.

(f)

The manager or a duly authorized agency shall advise complainants of their rights and options provided in this section 22-57 of this article.

(Ord. No. 2010-15 , § 3, 11-23-10)