                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

PROCEDURES FOR RECEIPT OR INITIATION OF COMPLAINT; NOTICE TO PARTIES; FILING OF
ANSWER (§ 36-96.9)

A. A complaint under &#xA7; 36-96.8 shall be filed with the Board in writing
within one year after the alleged discriminatory housing practice occurred or
terminated.

B. Any person not named in the complaint and who is identified as a respondent
in the course of the investigation may be joined as an additional or substitute
respondent upon written notice to such person by the Board explaining the basis
for the Board&#8217;s belief that such person is properly joined as a
respondent.

C. Any respondent may file an answer to a complaint. Complaints and answers must
be made in writing, under oath or affirmation, and in such form as the Board
requires. Complaints and answers may be reasonably and fairly amended at any
time.

D. Upon the filing of a complaint or initiation of a complaint by the Board or
its designee, the Board shall provide written notice to the parties as follows:

   1. To the aggrieved person acknowledging the filing and advising such person
   of the time limits and choice of forums under this chapter; and

   2. To the respondent, not later than ten days after such filing or the
   identification of an additional respondent under subsection B, identifying the
   alleged discriminatory housing practice and advising such respondent of the
   procedural rights and obligations of respondents under this chapter with a
   copy of the original complaint and copies of any supporting documentation
   referenced in the complaint.

HISTORY: 1991, c. 557.