| DEPARTMENT | DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES |
| AGENCY | FLORIDA COMMISSION ON HUMAN RELATIONS |
| FILENAME | F001256_20121219.pdf |
| MEETING DATE | |
| MEETING TIME |
| RULE NO | 60Y-7.001 |
| TITLE | Complaints |
| RULEMAKING AUTHORITY | 760.31(5) FS. |
| LAW IMPLEMENTED | 760.34 FS. |
| CONTACT | Cheyanne Costilla |
| Cheyanne.Costilla@FCHR.MyFlorida.com | |
| PHONE | (850) 488-7082 |
| ORIGINATOR | Cheyanne Costilla, General Counsel |
| APPROVER | Michelle Wilson, Executive Director |
| PROPOSAL DATE | 12/14/2012 |
| PUBLISH DATE | 12/18/2012 |
Purpose
The proposed rule amendment seeks to clarify that the Florida Commission on Human Relations does not require an aggrieved person under the Florida Fair Housing Act to file a complaint. The effect will be to make it clear that the act of filing a complaint is permissive rather than mandatory.Summary
The rule chapter language is amended to clarify that the administrative remedies available under the Florida Fair Housing Act are permissive not mandatory.Regulatory Costs
The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has not been prepared by the agency. Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.Notification
IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN THE FAR.FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE
60Y-7.001 Complaints.
(2) Time for Filing. A complaint may, not later than one year after an alleged discrimnatory housing practice has occurred or terminated, be filed with the Commission.
