1 Del. Admin. Code § 602-2.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 7, January 1, 2025

Section 602-2.0 - Filing a Complaint

2.1 Any aggrieved person or the Commission itself may file a written complaint. Minors may be represented by a parent or guardian for the purpose of bringing an action.

2.2 The Commission may initiate an investigation regarding compliance with applicable law whether or not a complaint is filed. Such investigations may be initiated by written statement showing justification signed by the Chairperson or such person as may be authorized by the Commission in accordance with applicable provisions of law. To the extent practicable, procedures in these Regulations shall apply to Commission-initiated investigations.

2.3 A complaint shall be filed at any one of the places of business of the Division of Human Relations.

2.4 Complaints filed with the Commission through the Division of Human Relations shall be in writing and deemed to be filed when received at the office in substantially completed form as required. A complaint referred to the Commission or the Division of Human Relations by a federal agency shall be deemed to be filed on the date it was taken or filed with such agency.

2.5 Form of Complaint

2.5.1 All complaints should be filed on a Complaint Form provided by the Division.

2.5.2 All complaints shall include the following data:

2.5.2.1 Full name and address of Complainant(s).

2.5.2.2 Full name and address of Respondent (s), if known, identifying whether each Respondent is an individual, partnership, corporation, etc.

2.5.2.3 The alleged discriminatory housing practice(s). A concise statement of the facts thereof.

2.5.2.4 The date (s) of the alleged discriminatory practice (s) and whether the practice(s) is/are of a continuing nature together with the duration of such continuing practice(s).

2.5.2.5 The signature of Complainant or his/her attorney or, in the case of a minor, a parent, or guardian. Such signature shall be notarized as a verified complaint. The Division of Human Relations shall provide such notarial service without charge for persons coming into the office.

2.6 Complainants and Respondents must keep the Division of Human Relations informed of their current addresses and telephone numbers.

1 Del. Admin. Code § 602-2.0

12 DE Reg. 814 (12/01/08)