Section 4112-6-01 - Housing discrimination charges: notice of filing, answer, commencement of investigation, time limitations, publication of agreements(A) Notice of filing of charge. Upon the filing of written charge alleging an unlawful discriminatory housing practice: (1) The commission shall serve notice upon the complainant acknowledging the filing and advising the complainant of the time limits and choice of forums provided under Chapter 4112. of the Revised Code.(2) The commission shall promptly serve on the respondent a notice advising such respondent of the procedural rights and obligations of respondents under Chapter 4112. of the Revised Code together with a copy of the original charge.(3) Each respondent may file an answer to a charge.(B) Commencement of investigation. The investigation of any charge alleging an unlawful discriminatory housing practice shall commence not later than the thirtieth day after receipt of the charge. (C) Publication of conciliation agreements and consent orders. Each conciliation agreement/consent order, which effects the elimination of any charge alleging an unlawful discriminatory housing practice under Chapter 4112. of the Revised Code may be made public.Ohio Admin. Code 4112-6-01
Effective: 10/12/2019
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 10/18/2018 and 10/12/2024
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4112.04
Rule Amplifies: 4112.04, 4112.05
Prior Effective Dates: 09/01/1992 (Emer.), 10/02/1992, 01/11/1998, 10/21/2013