§ 11-2-10. Procedures for receipt or initiation of complaint under Article 2 of this Chapter; notice to parties; filing of answer.

(a)

A complaint under this Article shall be filed with the Commission in writing within one year after the alleged discriminatory housing practice occurred or terminated.

(b)

Any person not named in such a complaint and who is identified as a respondent in the course of the investigation may be joined as an additional or substitute respondent upon written notice to such person by the Director explaining the basis for the Director's belief that such person is properly joined as a respondent

(c)

Any respondent may file an answer to such a complaint not later than ten business days after receipt of the notice described in Section 11-2-10(d) below. Complaints and answers must be made in writing, and in such form as the Director requires. Complaints and answers may be reasonably and fairly amended at any time.

(d)

Upon the filing of a complaint under this Article 2 or initiation of such a complaint by the Director or its designee, the Commission shall provide written notice to the parties as follows:

(1)

To the aggrieved person acknowledging the filing and advising such person of the time limits and choice of forums under this Article; and

(2)

To the respondent, not later than ten business days after such filing or the identification of an additional respondent under subsection (b), identifying the alleged discriminatory housing practice and advising such respondent of the procedural rights and obligations of respondents under this Article with a copy of the original complaint and copies of any supporting documentation referenced in the complaint.

(39-00-11; 46-02-11; 33-10-11.)

(39-00-11; 46-02-11; 33-10-11.)