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AZ Rev Stat § 41-1491.20 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 41 - State Government|§ 41-1491.20 - Residential real estate related transaction; definition

41-1491.20.  Residential real estate related transaction;  definition A. A person whose business includes engaging in residential real estate related transactions may not discriminate against a person in making a real estate related transaction available or in the terms or conditions of a real estate related transaction because of race,  color,  religion,  sex,  disability,  familial status or national origin. B. In this section,  " residential real estate related transaction"  means: 1. Making or purchasing loans or providing other financial assistance either: (a) To purchase,  construct,  improve,  repair or maintain a dwelling. (b) To secure residential real estate. 2. Selling,  brokering or appraising residential real property.
AZ Rev Stat § 41-1491.21 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 41 - State Government|§ 41-1491.21 - Brokerage services

41-1491.21.  Brokerage services A person may not deny any person access to,  or membership or participation in,  a multiple listing service,  real estate brokers' organization or other service,  organization or facility relating to the business of selling or renting dwellings or may not discriminate against a person in the terms or conditions of access,  membership or participation in such an organization,  service or facility because of race,  color,  religion,  sex,  disability,  familial status or national origin.
AZ Rev Stat § 41-1491.22 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 41 - State Government|§ 41-1491.22 - Complaints

41-1491.22.  Complaints A. The attorney general shall investigate alleged discriminatory housing practices. The attorney general,  on his own initiative,  may file such a complaint. B. A complaint shall be in writing,  under oath and in the form prescribed by the attorney general. C. An aggrieved person may file,  not later than one year after an alleged discriminatory housing practice has occurred or terminated,  whichever is later,  a complaint with the attorney general alleging the discriminatory housing practice. D. Not later than one year after an alleged discriminatory housing practice has occurred or terminated,  whichever is later,  the attorney general may file his own complaint. E. A complaint may be amended at any time. F. On the filing of a complaint the attorney general shall: 1. Give the aggrieved person notice that the complaint has been received. 2. Advise the aggrieved person of the time limits and choice of forums under this article. 3. Not later than twenty days after the filing of the complaint or the identification of an additional respondent under section 41-1491.25 serve on each respondent: (a) A notice identifying the alleged discriminatory housing practice and advising the respondent of the procedural rights and obligations of a respondent under this article. (b) A copy of the original complaint. G. Notices and other documents required to be served under this article may be served as provided by section 41-1403,  subsection B,  paragraph 4.
AZ Rev Stat § 41-1491.23 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 41 - State Government|§ 41-1491.23 - Answer to complaint

41-1491.23.  Answer to complaint A. Not later than ten days after receipt of the notice and copy under section 41-1491.22,  subsection F,  paragraph 3,  a respondent may file an answer to the complaint. B. The answer shall be in writing,  under oath and in the form prescribed by the attorney general. C. An answer may be amended at any time. D. An answer does not inhibit the investigation of a complaint.
AZ Rev Stat § 41-1491.24 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 41 - State Government|§ 41-1491.24 - Investigation

41-1491.24.  Investigation A. If the federal government has referred a complaint to the attorney general or has deferred jurisdiction over the subject matter of the complaint to the attorney general,  and if the attorney general has accepted the referral or deferral,  the attorney general shall promptly investigate the allegations set forth in the complaint. B. The attorney general shall investigate all complaints and,  except as provided by subsection C,  shall complete an investigation not later than one hundred days after the date the complaint is filed,  or if it is unable to complete the investigation within this period,  shall dispose of all proceedings related to the investigation not later than one year after the date the complaint is filed. C. If the attorney general is unable to complete an investigation within the time periods prescribed by subsection B,  the attorney general shall notify the complainant and the respondent in writing of the reasons for the delay.
AZ Rev Stat § 41-1491.25 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 41 - State Government|§ 41-1491.25 - Additional or substitute respondent

41-1491.25.  Additional or substitute respondent A. The attorney general may join a person not named in the complaint as an additional or substitute respondent if in the course of the investigation the attorney general determines that the person should be accused of a discriminatory housing practice. B. In addition to the information required in the notice under section 41-1491.22,  subsection F,  paragraph 3,  the attorney general shall include in a notice to a respondent joined under this section an explanation of the basis for the determination that the person is properly joined as a respondent.
AZ Rev Stat § 41-1491.26 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 41 - State Government|§ 41-1491.26 - Conciliation

41-1491.26.  Conciliation A. The attorney general shall engage,  to the extent feasible,  in conciliation,  including,  if appropriate,  mediation,  with respect to the complaint. B. A conciliation agreement is an agreement between a respondent and the complainant and is subject to approval by the attorney general. C. A conciliation agreement may provide for binding arbitration or another method of dispute resolution. Dispute resolution that results from a conciliation agreement may authorize appropriate relief,  including monetary relief. D. A conciliation agreement shall not be made public unless all parties agree to the disclosure or the attorney general determines that disclosure is necessary to further the purposes of this article. E. Nothing said or done in the course of conciliation may be made public or used as evidence in a subsequent proceeding under this article without the written consent of the persons concerned. F. Materials in the investigative file may be disclosed to the parties to the extent reasonably necessary to further the investigation or conciliation discussions. Materials in the investigative file may be disclosed to the complainant for the purpose of deciding whether to file a complaint in court and may be disclosed to the respondent for the purpose of formulating its answer. After a court action has been filed,  information derived from the investigation and the final investigation report relating to the investigation shall be subject to discovery.
AZ Rev Stat § 41-1491.27 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 41 - State Government|§ 41-1491.27 - Temporary or preliminary relief

41-1491.27.  Temporary or preliminary relief If the attorney general concludes at any time after the filing of a complaint that prompt judicial action is necessary to carry out the purposes of this article,  the attorney general may file a civil action for appropriate temporary or preliminary relief pending final disposition of the complaint.
AZ Rev Stat § 41-1491.28 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 41 - State Government|§ 41-1491.28 - Investigative reports

41-1491.28.  Investigative reports A. The attorney general shall prepare a final investigative report showing: 1. The names and dates of contacts with witnesses. 2. A summary of correspondence and other contacts with the aggrieved person and the respondent showing the dates of the correspondence and contacts. 3. A summary description of other pertinent records. 4. A summary of witness statements. 5. Answers to interrogatories. B. A final report under this section may be amended if additional evidence is discovered.
AZ Rev Stat § 41-1491.29 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 41 - State Government|§ 41-1491.29 - Reasonable cause determination

41-1491.29.  Reasonable cause determination A. The attorney general shall determine based on the facts whether reasonable cause exists to believe that a discriminatory housing practice has occurred or is about to occur. B. The attorney general shall make the determination under subsection A of this section not later than one hundred days after the date a complaint is filed unless either: 1. It is impracticable to make the determination. 2. The attorney general has approved a conciliation agreement relating to the complaint. C. If it is impracticable to make the determination within the time period provided by subsection B of this section,  the attorney general shall notify the complainant and respondent in writing of the reasons for the delay. D. If the attorney general determines that reasonable cause exists to believe that a discriminatory housing practice has occurred or is about to occur,  the attorney general shall attempt for a period of not more than thirty days to effectuate a conciliation agreement. If no conciliation agreement has been reached after thirty days,  the attorney general shall file a civil action in superior court,  as provided in section 41-1491.34.
AZ Rev Stat § 41-1491.30 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 41 - State Government|§ 41-1491.30 - Dismissal of complaint

41-1491.30.  Dismissal of complaint If the attorney general determines that no reasonable cause exists to believe that a discriminatory housing practice has occurred or is about to occur,  the attorney general shall promptly dismiss the complaint and give written notice of the dismissal to the complainant and respondent.
AZ Rev Stat § 41-1491.31 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 41 - State Government|§ 41-1491.31 - Civil action

41-1491.31.  Civil action A. An aggrieved person may file a civil action in superior court not later than two years after the occurrence of the termination of an alleged discriminatory housing practice or the breach of a conciliation agreement entered into under this article,  whichever occurs last,  to obtain appropriate relief with respect to the discriminatory housing practice or breach. B. The two year period does not include any time elapsed between the filing of any court procedure to enforce an administrative subpoena and is not jurisdictional but is a statute of limitations subject to principles of estoppel,  tolling and waiver. C. An aggrieved person may file an action under this section whether or not a complaint has been filed under section 41-1491.22 and without regard to the status of any complaint filed under section 41-1491.22. The filing of an action under this section does not affect the attorney general's power and duty to investigate and make determinations based on the aggrieved person's administrative complaint. D. If the attorney general has obtained a conciliation agreement with the consent of an aggrieved person,  the aggrieved person may not file an action under this section with respect to the alleged discriminatory housing practice that forms the basis for the complaint except to enforce the terms of the agreement. E. An aggrieved person may intervene in a civil action filed by the attorney general and based on that person's administrative complaint. F. The rights granted by 42 United States Code sections 3603,  3604,  3605 and 3606 may be enforced in any civil action brought pursuant to this section.
AZ Rev Stat § 41-1491.32 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 41 - State Government|§ 41-1491.32 - Court appointed attorney

41-1491.32.  Court appointed attorney On application by a person alleging a discriminatory housing practice or by a person against whom a discriminatory housing practice is alleged,  the superior court may appoint an attorney for the person.
AZ Rev Stat § 41-1491.33 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 41 - State Government|§ 41-1491.33 - Relief granted

41-1491.33.  Relief granted In an action under section 41-1491.31,  if the superior court finds that a discriminatory housing practice has occurred or is about to occur,  the court may award to the plaintiff: 1. Actual and punitive damages. 2. Reasonable attorney fees. 3. Court costs. 4. A permanent or temporary injunction,  temporary restraining order or other order,  including an order enjoining the defendant from engaging in the practice or ordering appropriate affirmative action.
AZ Rev Stat § 41-1491.34 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 41 - State Government|§ 41-1491.34 - Civil action by attorney general

41-1491.34.  Civil action by attorney general A. If the attorney general finds cause to believe that a discriminatory housing practice has occurred or is about to occur,  and there is no conciliation agreement within thirty days,  the attorney general shall immediately file a civil action on behalf of the complainant in superior court against the respondent. B. If the attorney general finds reasonable cause to believe that a party has breached a conciliation agreement,  the attorney general shall file a civil action for enforcement of the agreement. C. In an action under this section,  the court may award on behalf of the complainant actual and punitive damages and may issue a permanent or temporary injunction,  temporary restraining order or other order,  including an order enjoining the defendant from engaging in the practice or ordering affirmative action,  and may award court costs to the attorney general. D. A person aggrieved by the alleged discriminatory housing practice or damaged by the alleged breach of the conciliation agreement may intervene in a civil action brought under this section.
AZ Rev Stat § 41-1491.35 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 41 - State Government|§ 41-1491.35 - Pattern or practice cases

41-1491.35.  Pattern or practice cases A. The attorney general may file a civil action in superior court for appropriate relief if the attorney general has reasonable cause to believe that either: 1. A person is engaged in a pattern or practice of resistance to the full enjoyment of any right granted by this article. 2. A person has been denied any right granted by this article and that denial raises an issue of general public importance. B. In an action under this section the court may: 1. Award preventive relief,  including a permanent or temporary injunction,  restraining order or other order against the person responsible for a violation of this article as necessary to assure the full enjoyment of the rights granted by this article. 2. Award other appropriate relief,  including monetary damages,  reasonable attorney fees and court costs. 3. To vindicate the public interest,  assess a civil penalty against the respondent in an amount that does not exceed: (a) Fifty thousand dollars for a first violation. (b) One hundred thousand dollars for a second or subsequent violation.
AZ Rev Stat § 41-1491.36 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 41 - State Government|§ 41-1491.36 - Prevailing party; fees and costs

41-1491.36.  Prevailing party;  fees and costs A court in a civil action brought under this article shall award reasonable attorney fees and costs to a prevailing plaintiff,  except to the attorney general in an action brought under section 41-1491.33. The court shall not award attorney fees to a prevailing defendant unless the plaintiff's complaint was frivolous,  unreasonable or without foundation.
AZ Rev Stat § 41-1491.37 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 41 - State Government|§ 41-1491.37 - Superior court enforcement; local fair housing

41-1491.37.  Superior court enforcement;  local fair housing A. The superior court has jurisdiction to enforce a local fair housing ordinance with provisions substantially equivalent to the provisions of federal law and this article. B. An incorporated city or town with a population of three hundred fifty thousand or more persons according to the 1990 United States decennial census that has a fair housing ordinance may file an action in superior court to enforce the ordinance.
AZ Rev Stat § 41-1492.01 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 41 - State Government|§ 41-1492.01 - Prohibition of discrimination by public entities

41-1492.01.  Prohibition of discrimination by public entities A. All buildings and facilities that are used by public entities and that are leased or constructed in whole or in part with the use of state or local monies,  the monies of any political subdivision of this state or any combination of these monies shall conform to title II of the Americans with disabilities act. B. This article applies to permanent buildings,  additions to buildings,  temporary buildings and emergency construction.
AZ Rev Stat § 41-1492.03 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 41 - State Government|§ 41-1492.03 - Incorporation of standards in building codes

41-1492.03.  Incorporation of standards in building codes A. The standards and specifications referred to in this article and its implementing rules as applying to public entities shall be incorporated in any building code in existence on or adopted after the effective date of this article by this state or any agency,  department or political subdivision of this state. These standards and specifications apply to new construction and alterations and are not required in buildings or portions of existing buildings that do not meet the standards and specifications. B. The standards and specifications referred to in this article and its implementing rules as applying to public accommodations and commercial facilities shall be incorporated in any building code in existence on or adopted subsequent to the effective date of this article by this state or any agency,  department,  or political subdivision of this state. These standards and specifications shall apply to new construction and alterations commenced after the effective date of such standards and specifications.
AZ Rev Stat § 41-1492.04 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 41 - State Government|§ 41-1492.04 - New construction and alterations in public accommodations and commercial facilities

41-1492.04.  New construction and alterations in public accommodations and commercial facilities A. Except as provided in subsection B of this section,  as applied to public accommodations and commercial facilities,  " discriminatory"  for purposes of section 41-1492.02 includes: 1. A failure to design and construct facilities for first occupancy later than January 26,  1993 that are readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities,  except if an entity can demonstrate that it is structurally impracticable to meet the requirements of subsection B of this section in accordance with standards set forth or incorporated by reference in rules adopted under this article. 2. With respect to a facility or part of a facility that is altered by,  on behalf of or for the use of an establishment in a manner that affects or could affect the usability of the facility or part of a facility,  a failure to make alterations in such a manner that,  to the maximum extent feasible,  the altered portions of the facility are readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities,  including individuals who use wheelchairs. If the entity is undertaking an alteration that affects or could affect usability of or access to an area of the facility containing a primary function,  the entity shall also make the alterations in such a manner that,  to the maximum extent feasible,  the path of travel to the altered area and the toilet rooms,  telephones and drinking fountains serving the altered area are readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities if the alterations to the path of travel or the toilet rooms,  telephones and drinking fountains serving the altered area are not disproportionate to the overall alterations in terms of cost and scope. B. Subsection A of this section shall not be construed to require the installation of an elevator for facilities that are fewer than three stories or that have less than three thousand square feet per story unless the building is a shopping center,  a shopping mall or the professional office of a health care provider or unless the attorney general determines that a particular category of facilities requires the installation of elevators based on the usage of the facilities.
AZ Rev Stat § 41-1492.06 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 41 - State Government|§ 41-1492.06 - Rules

41-1492.06.  Rules A. Not more than one year after the effective date of this article,  the attorney general shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 6 of this title to carry out the intent of this article. The attorney general shall hold a reasonable number of public hearings at locations throughout the state prior to adoption of these rules. The attorney general shall publish the proposed rules and provide opportunity to receive testimony and written comments before adoption of the rules. The attorney general may request and receive appropriate technical assistance. B. Compliance with titles II and III of the Americans with disabilities act and its implementing regulations shall be deemed in compliance with this article. The rules adopted under this article shall not exceed the regulations,  guidelines and standards issued by the United States departments of transportation and justice relating to titles II and III of the Americans with disabilities act. No rule or amendment to a rule may be adopted without prior public hearing,  prior publication,  and opportunity to receive testimony and written comments. C. The attorney general shall periodically review the final rules and amend rules if amendments are needed to achieve consistency with regulations promulgated pursuant to the Americans with disabilities act. D. Nothing in this article is intended to limit the power of any political subdivision of this state to adopt rules or codes that exceed the requirements of this article. E. The attorney general,  on behalf of this state,  shall apply for certification with the appropriate federal agency for the purpose of establishing that this section and its implementing rules meet the minimum requirements of the Americans with disabilities act.
AZ Rev Stat § 41-1492.07 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 41 - State Government|§ 41-1492.07 - Exemptions; private clubs, religious organizations and websites

41-1492.07.  Exemptions;  private clubs,  religious organizations and websites This article does not apply to: 1. Private clubs or establishments exempted from coverage under title II of the civil rights act of 1964 (42 United States Code section 2000(a)(e)) or to religious organizations or entities controlled by religious organizations,  including places of worship. 2. Websites.
AZ Rev Stat § 41-1492.10 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 41 - State Government|§ 41-1492.10 - Prohibition against retaliation and coercion

41-1492.10.  Prohibition against retaliation and coercion A. No person may discriminate against any individual because the individual has opposed any act or practice made unlawful by this article or because the individual made a charge,  testified,  assisted or participated in any manner in an investigation,  proceeding or hearing under this article. B. It is unlawful to coerce,  intimidate,  threaten or interfere with any individual in the exercise or enjoyment of,  for having exercised or enjoyed or on account of his having aided or encouraged any other individual in the exercise or enjoyment of any right granted or protected by this article.