Section 20-1002 – Construction of Part
(a) This part, including the limitations on damages, does not limit the scope of, or the administrative procedures or relief available under, any other provision of federal, State, or local law. (b) This part does not limit Subtitle 12 of this title.
Section 20-1003 – Scope of Part
Except as otherwise provided in Part II of this subtitle, this part applies to alleged discriminatory housing practices under Subtitle 7 of this title.
Section 20-1004 – Complaint
(a) Any person claiming to be aggrieved by an alleged discriminatory act may file a complaint with the Commission. (b) The complaint shall: (1) be in writing; (2) state: (i) the name and address of the person or State or local unit alleged to have committed the discriminatory act; and (ii) the particulars of the alleged discriminatory act; (3) contain any other […]
Section 20-1005 – Investigation of Complaint; Conciliation
(a) (1) After a complaint is filed, the Executive Director of the Commission shall: (i) consider the complaint; and (ii) refer it to the Commission’s staff for prompt investigation and fact–finding. (2) (i) If the complaint alleges a failure to make a reasonable accommodation under § 20–305 of this title, the investigation shall include an initial determination whether an accommodation is […]
Section 20-1006 – Certification of File; Issuance and Service of Notice and Complaint
(a) On the making of a finding under § 20–1005(c)(2) of this subtitle that an agreement to remedy and eliminate the discrimination cannot be reached, the entire file, including the complaint and any findings, shall be certified to the general counsel of the Commission. (b) The Executive Director of the Commission shall cause a written notice to […]
Section 20-1007 – Election of Civil Action
(a) (1) When a complaint alleging an unlawful employment practice is issued and served under § 20–1006 of this subtitle, a complainant or respondent may elect to have the claims asserted in the complaint determined in a civil action brought by the Commission on the complainant’s behalf, if: (i) the Commission has found probable cause to believe the […]
Section 20-1008 – Administrative Hearing
(a) (1) If a civil action is not elected under § 20–1007 of this subtitle, the case shall be heard by an administrative law judge. (2) The hearing shall be held in the county where the alleged discriminatory act occurred. (b) The general counsel of the Commission shall present the case in support of the complaint at the hearing. […]
Section 20-1009 – Decision of Administrative Law Judge; Remedies
(a) If, after reviewing all of the evidence, the administrative law judge finds that the respondent has engaged in a discriminatory act, the administrative law judge shall: (1) issue a decision and order stating the judge’s findings of fact and conclusions of law; and (2) issue and cause to be served on the respondent an order requiring the […]
Section 20-1010 – Power of Commission to Administer Oaths and Issue Subpoenas; Service and Enforcement of Subpoenas
(a) In the administration and enforcement of this title, the Commission may: (1) administer oaths; (2) issue subpoenas; (3) compel the attendance and testimony of witnesses; and (4) compel the production of books, papers, records, and documents relevant or necessary for proceedings under this title. (b) A subpoena issued by the Commission shall be served by: (1) certified mail, requesting restricted delivery […]
Section 20-1011 – Enforcement of Commission’s Orders
If a respondent refuses to comply with an order of the Commission issued under this title, the Commission may bring a civil action to enforce compliance with the order in the appropriate equity court of the county where the alleged discriminatory act occurred.