Any person aggrieved by any discriminatory practice prohibited by this chapter may
file with the fair housing council a complaint in writing under oath. The complaint
shall be signed by the person claiming to be aggrieved, and shall state the name and
address of the person alleged to have violated the provisions of this chapter, and
shall further set forth the particulars of the violation, and may include such other
information as may be required by the council. Complaints filed under this section
must be filed within 30 days after the alleged violation, and failure to file within
said time period shall be considered a waiver of the right to file a complaint. The
council may issue a complaint on its own initiative, at any time that it comes within
the knowledge of the fair housing council that a person has violated any of the provisions
of this chapter.
(b)
The fair housing council may investigate each complaint filed with it, and shall attempt
an adjustment of said complaint by means of conference and conciliation. 60 days shall
be allowed for the purpose of investigation, conference, and conciliation. Upon determination
that a complaint is not well founded, the council shall dismiss said complaint and
notify the complainant and respondent in writing of said dismissal. If the council
takes no action within 90 days of the filing of the complaint, it shall be considered
as dismissed.
