A summary of pertinent records. On completion of the investigation, the Director shall review the investigative report and determine whether reasonable cause exists to believe that an unlawful housing practice has occurred. If the Director finds no reasonable cause to believe that an unlawful housing practice has occurred, the Director shall issue a determination dismissing the complaint. During the period beginning with the filing of the complaint and ending with the Director's determination, the Division shall, to the extent feasible, engage in conciliation to settle the matter or, in accordance with HUD procedures, enter into an enforcement agreement. Any conciliation agreement shall be subject to approval by the Director.
Any party can enforce the signed and approved conciliation agreement in court proceedings.
B. Nothing in these rules prevents complainants and respondents from settling a complaint through their own efforts. However, the Division will not dismiss the complaint until the parties' settlement agreement has been submitted to, and approved by, the Director. If the Director finds no reasonable cause to believe that an unlawful housing practice has occurred, or is about to occur, the Director shall issue a Determination and Order dismissing the Complaint. The Director shall issue a decision either granting or denying the request for reconsideration. If the Director grants reconsideration, the Director shall reopen the investigation, amend the Director's prior Determination and Order, or take such other necessary action.