(A) The Commission shall investigate alleged discriminatory housing practices.
(B) A complaint concerning an alleged discriminatory housing practice must be:
(1) In writing;
(2) Under oath; and
(3) In the form prescribed by the Commission.
(C) An aggrieved person may, not later than 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 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 chapter may be amended at any time.
(F) When a complaint is filed under this chapter, 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 limit and choice of forums under this chapter; and
(3) Not later than 20 days after filing of the complaint or the identification of an additional respondent under § 93.078, serve on each respondent:
(a) A notice identifying the alleged discriminatory practice and advising the respondent of the procedural rights and obligations of a respondent under this chapter; and
(b) A copy of the original complaint.
(1979 Code, § 93.055) (Ord. 4106, passed 4-19-1993; Am. Ord. 4210, passed 8-7-1995)