Sec. 18-11.24. Complaints.
A. The Director shall investigate alleged discriminatory housing practices. The Director, on his/her own initiative, may file such a complaint.
B. A complaint shall be in writing, under oath and in the form prescribed by the Director.
C. An aggrieved person may file, not later than one year after an alleged discriminatory housing practice has occurred or terminated, whichever is later, a complaint with the Director alleging the discriminatory housing practice.
D. Not later than one year after an alleged discriminatory housing practice has occurred or terminated, whichever is later, the Director may file his own complaint.
E. A complaint may be amended at any time.
F. On the filing of a complaint the Director shall:
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 20 days after the filing of the complaint or the identification of an additional respondent under Section 18-11.27 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.
b. A copy of the original complaint.
G. Notices and other documents required to be served under this article may be served as provided by Section 18-11.14.B.4. (Ord. No. G-3451, § 1)
State law reference—Similar provisions, A.R.S. § 41-1491.22.