Maryland § 20-1021
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 20-1021, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-1021.
(a) (1) An aggrieved person may file a complaint with the Commission alleging a discriminatory housing practice.
(2) The complaint shall be filed within 1 year after the alleged discriminatory housing practice occurred or terminated.
(b) The Commission may:
(1) file a complaint on the Commission’s own initiative; and
(2) investigate housing practices to determine whether a complaint should be filed under this section.
(c) A complaint shall:
(1) be in writing;
(2) be in the form that the Commission requires; and
(3) contain the information that the Commission requires.
(d) After a complaint is filed, the Commission shall serve notice on the aggrieved person acknowledging the filing and advising the aggrieved person of the time limits and choice of forums provided under this part.
(e) Within 10 days after a complaint is filed or an additional respondent is identified under § 20–1022(b) of this subtitle, the Commission shall serve on the respondent:
(1) a copy of the original complaint; and
(2) a notice identifying the alleged discriminatory housing practice and advising the respondent of the procedural rights and obligations of respondents under this part.
(f) (1) Each respondent may file an answer to the complaint.
(2) The answer shall be filed within 10 days after receipt of the copy of the complaint and notice from the Commission under subsection (e) of this section.
(g) Complaints and answers:
(1) shall be under oath; and
(2) may be reasonably amended at any time.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 20-1021
What does Maryland Code § 20-1021 cover?
Section 20-1021 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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