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IN Code § 22-9.5-3-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 22. Labor and Safety|Article 9.5. Indiana Fair Housing|Chapter 3. Exemptions|22-9.5-3-2. Sale, Rental, or Occupancy of Property Operated or Controlled by or in Conjunction With Religious Organization

Sec. 2. This article does not prohibit a religious organization, an association, or a society or a nonprofit institution or an organization operated, supervised, or controlled by or in conjunction with a religious organization, an association, or a society from:(1) limiting the sale, rental, or occupancy of dwellings that it owns or operates for other than a commercial purpose to persons of the same religion; or(2) giving preference to persons of the same religion, unless membership in the religion is restricted because of race, color, or national origin.As added by P.L.66-1990, SEC.2.
IN Code § 22-9.5-3-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 22. Labor and Safety|Article 9.5. Indiana Fair Housing|Chapter 3. Exemptions|22-9.5-3-3. Rental or Occupancy of Lodging by Private Club Not Open to the Public

Sec. 3. This article does not prohibit a private club not open to the public that, as an incident to the club's primary purpose, provides lodging that the club owns or operates for other than a commercial purpose from limiting the rental or occupancy of that lodging to the members or from giving preference to the members, unless membership in the club is restricted because of race, color, or national origin.As added by P.L.66-1990, SEC.2.
IN Code § 22-9.5-3-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 22. Labor and Safety|Article 9.5. Indiana Fair Housing|Chapter 3. Exemptions|22-9.5-3-4. "Housing for Older Persons" Defined; Scope of Term; Criteria for Determinations; Inapplicable Provisions

Sec. 4. (a) As used in this section, "housing for older persons" means housing that the commission determines is:(1) specifically designed and operated to assist elderly persons under a federal or state program;(2) intended for and solely occupied by persons at least sixty-two (62) years of age; or(3) intended and operated for occupancy by persons at least fifty-five (55) years of age if the provisions of subsection (c) are met.(b) Housing does not fail to meet the requirements for housing for older persons if:(1) the unoccupied units are reserved for persons who meet the age requirements of subsection (a)(2) or (a)(3); or(2) the occupants who do not meet the age requirements of subsection (a)(2) or (a)(3) have resided in the housing since September 13, 1988, or an earlier date, and the persons who became occupants after September 13, 1988, meet the age requirements of subsection (a)(2) or (a)(3).(c) To be considered housing for older persons under subsection (a)(3), a housing facility or community must meet the following provisions:(1) At least eighty percent (80%) of the occupied units are occupied by at least one (1) person who is at least fifty-five (55) years of age.(2) The housing facility or community publishes and adheres to policies and procedures that demonstrate an intent to operate housing for persons who are at least fifty-five (55) years of age.(3) The housing facility or community complies with rules adopted by the civil rights commission under IC 4-22-2 for verification of occupancy that:(A) provide for verification by reliable surveys and affidavits; and(B) include examples of the types of policies and procedures relevant to determine compliance with subdivision (2).(d) The surveys and affidavits used to verify occupancy under subsection (c)(3)(A) are admissible in an administrative or a judicial proceeding to verify occupancy.(e) The provisions of IC 22-9.5-1-2 relating to familial status do not apply to housing for older persons.As added by P.L.66-1990, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.111-1992, SEC.6; P.L.89-2003, SEC.1.
IN Code § 22-9.5-3-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 22. Labor and Safety|Article 9.5. Indiana Fair Housing|Chapter 3. Exemptions|22-9.5-3-5. Factors Considered by Real Property Appraisers

Sec. 5. This article does not prohibit a person engaged in the business of furnishing appraisals of real property from taking into consideration factors other than race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin.As added by P.L.66-1990, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.23-1993, SEC.140.
IN Code § 22-9.5-3-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 22. Labor and Safety|Article 9.5. Indiana Fair Housing|Chapter 3. Exemptions|22-9.5-3-6. Local or State Restrictions

Sec. 6. (a) This article does not affect a reasonable local or state restriction on the maximum number of occupants permitted to occupy a dwelling or restriction relating to health or safety standards.(b) This article does not affect a requirement of nondiscrimination in any other state or federal law.As added by P.L.66-1990, SEC.2.
IN Code § 22-9.5-4-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 22. Labor and Safety|Article 9.5. Indiana Fair Housing|Chapter 4. Administrative Provisions|22-9.5-4-1. Administration by Commission; Exemption; Local Agency

Sec. 1. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), the civil rights commission shall administer this article.(b) A city, town, or county that has established or designated a local agency under IC 22-9-1-12.1 may adopt an ordinance or ordinances designating that local agency to administer this article within the territorial jurisdiction of the city, town, or county. A city or town may adopt such an ordinance or ordinances jointly with any other city or town located in the same county or jointly with that county. A local agency designated under this subsection has no jurisdiction over the state or any state agency (as defined in IC 22-9-1-12.1).As added by P.L.66-1990, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.111-1992, SEC.7.
IN Code § 22-9.5-4-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 22. Labor and Safety|Article 9.5. Indiana Fair Housing|Chapter 4. Administrative Provisions|22-9.5-4-2. Rules

Sec. 2. The commission may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 necessary to implement this article.As added by P.L.66-1990, SEC.2.
IN Code § 22-9.5-4-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 22. Labor and Safety|Article 9.5. Indiana Fair Housing|Chapter 4. Administrative Provisions|22-9.5-4-3. Duties of Commission in Response to Allegations of Violations

Sec. 3. As provided by IC 22-9.5-6, the commission shall receive, investigate, seek to conciliate, and act on complaints alleging violations of this article.As added by P.L.66-1990, SEC.2.
IN Code § 22-9.5-4-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 22. Labor and Safety|Article 9.5. Indiana Fair Housing|Chapter 4. Administrative Provisions|22-9.5-4-4. Delegation of Commission's Powers and Duties to Director

Sec. 4. The commission may, by rule, authorize the director of the commission to exercise the commission's powers or perform the commission's duties under this article.As added by P.L.66-1990, SEC.2.
IN Code § 22-9.5-4-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 22. Labor and Safety|Article 9.5. Indiana Fair Housing|Chapter 4. Administrative Provisions|22-9.5-4-5. Annual Report; Studies

Sec. 5. (a) The commission shall, at least annually, publish a written report recommending legislative or other action to carry out the purposes of this article.(b) The commission shall make studies relating to the nature and extent of discriminatory housing practices in Indiana.As added by P.L.66-1990, SEC.2.
IN Code § 22-9.5-4-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 22. Labor and Safety|Article 9.5. Indiana Fair Housing|Chapter 4. Administrative Provisions|22-9.5-4-6. Cooperation With Public and Private Entities

Sec. 6. The commission shall cooperate with and, as appropriate, may provide technical and other assistance to federal, state, local, and other public or private entities that are formulating or operating programs to prevent or eliminate discriminatory housing practices.As added by P.L.66-1990, SEC.2.
IN Code § 22-9.5-4-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 22. Labor and Safety|Article 9.5. Indiana Fair Housing|Chapter 4. Administrative Provisions|22-9.5-4-7. Subpoenas; Discovery; Limitations

Sec. 7. (a) The commission may issue subpoenas and order discovery as provided by this section in aid of investigations and hearings under this article.(b) Subpoenas and discovery in aid of investigations may be ordered to the same extent and are subject to the same limitations as subpoenas and discovery in a civil action in a circuit court. Subpoenas and discovery in aid of hearings are subject to IC 4-21.5.As added by P.L.66-1990, SEC.2.
IN Code § 22-9.5-4-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 22. Labor and Safety|Article 9.5. Indiana Fair Housing|Chapter 4. Administrative Provisions|22-9.5-4-8. Deferring Proceedings; Referring Complaints

Sec. 8. The commission may defer proceedings under this article and refer a complaint to a municipality that has been recognized by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development as having adopted ordinances providing fair housing rights and remedies that are substantially equivalent to the rights and remedies granted under federal law.As added by P.L.66-1990, SEC.2.
IN Code § 22-9.5-4-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 22. Labor and Safety|Article 9.5. Indiana Fair Housing|Chapter 4. Administrative Provisions|22-9.5-4-9. Gifts and Grants

Sec. 9. The commission may accept gifts and grants from any public or private source for the purpose of administering this article.As added by P.L.66-1990, SEC.2.
IN Code § 22-9.5-5-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 22. Labor and Safety|Article 9.5. Indiana Fair Housing|Chapter 5. Discrimination Prohibited|22-9.5-5-1. Types of Discrimination Relating to Sale or Rental; Conviction of Illegal Manufacture or Distribution of Controlled Substance Excepted

Sec. 1. (a) A person may not refuse to sell or to rent after the making of a bona fide offer, refuse to negotiate for the sale or rental of, or otherwise make unavailable or deny a dwelling to any person because of race, color, religion, sex, familial status, disability, or national origin.(b) A person may not discriminate against any person in the terms, conditions, or privileges of sale or rental of a dwelling, or in providing services or facilities in connection with the sale or rental of a dwelling, because of race, color, religion, sex, familial status, disability, or national origin.(c) This section does not prohibit discrimination against a person because the person has been convicted under federal law or the law of any state of the illegal manufacture or distribution of a controlled substance.As added by P.L.66-1990, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.23-1993, SEC.141.
IN Code § 22-9.5-5-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 22. Labor and Safety|Article 9.5. Indiana Fair Housing|Chapter 5. Discrimination Prohibited|22-9.5-5-2. Publication of Notice or Advertisement Indicating Intent to Discriminate

Sec. 2. A person may not make, print, or publish or cause to be made, printed, or published any notice, statement, or advertisement with respect to the sale or rental of a dwelling that indicates any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin, or an intention to make such a preference, limitation, or discrimination.As added by P.L.66-1990, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.23-1993, SEC.142.
IN Code § 22-9.5-5-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 22. Labor and Safety|Article 9.5. Indiana Fair Housing|Chapter 5. Discrimination Prohibited|22-9.5-5-3. Inspection for Sale; Representation as to Availability

Sec. 3. A person may not represent to any person because of race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin that a dwelling is not available for inspection for sale or rental when the dwelling is available for inspection.As added by P.L.66-1990, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.23-1993, SEC.143.
IN Code § 22-9.5-5-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 22. Labor and Safety|Article 9.5. Indiana Fair Housing|Chapter 5. Discrimination Prohibited|22-9.5-5-4. Inducement, for Profit, to Sell or Rent by Representation of Entry Into Neighborhood of Certain Persons

Sec. 4. A person may not, for profit, induce or attempt to induce a person to sell or rent a dwelling by representations regarding the entry or prospective entry into a neighborhood of a person of a particular race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin.As added by P.L.66-1990, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.23-1993, SEC.144.
IN Code § 22-9.5-5-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 22. Labor and Safety|Article 9.5. Indiana Fair Housing|Chapter 5. Discrimination Prohibited|22-9.5-5-6. "Residential Real Estate Related Transaction" Defined; Discrimination Prohibited

Sec. 6. (a) As used in this section, "residential real estate related transaction" means the following:(1) Making or purchasing loans or providing other financial assistance:(A) to purchase, construct, improve, repair, or maintain a dwelling; or(B) to secure residential real estate.(2) Selling, brokering, or appraising residential real property.(b) 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.As added by P.L.66-1990, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.23-1993, SEC.146.
IN Code § 22-9.5-5-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 22. Labor and Safety|Article 9.5. Indiana Fair Housing|Chapter 5. Discrimination Prohibited|22-9.5-5-7. Services, Organizations, and Facilities Relating to the Business of Selling or Renting Dwellings; Discrimination Prohibited

Sec. 7. 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 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.As added by P.L.66-1990, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.23-1993, SEC.147.
IN Code § 22-9.5-5-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 22. Labor and Safety|Article 9.5. Indiana Fair Housing|Chapter 5. Discrimination Prohibited|22-9.5-5-8. Intimidation or Interference With Exercise of Another's Rights

Sec. 8. A person may not coerce, intimidate, threaten, or interfere with any other person:(1) in the exercise or enjoyment of any right granted or protected by this chapter; or(2) because the person has exercised or enjoyed, or has encouraged another person in the exercise or enjoyment of, any right granted or protected by this chapter.As added by P.L.66-1990, SEC.2.
IN Code § 22-9.5-6-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 22. Labor and Safety|Article 9.5. Indiana Fair Housing|Chapter 6. Administrative Enforcement|22-9.5-6-1. Investigation of Alleged Discriminatory Practices; Complaints; Requirements; Time Limitations; Procedures

Sec. 1. (a) The commission shall investigate alleged discriminatory housing practices.(b) A complaint concerning an alleged discriminatory housing practice must be:(1) in writing;(2) under oath; and(3) in the form prescribed by the commission.(c) An aggrieved person may, not later than one (1) year after an alleged discriminatory housing practice has occurred or terminated, whichever is later, file a complaint with the commission alleging the discriminatory housing practice.(d) Not later than one (1) year after an alleged discriminatory housing practice has occurred or terminated, whichever is later, the commission may file the commission's own complaint.(e) A complaint under this section may be amended at any time.(f) When a complaint is filed under this section, the commission shall do the following:(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 (20) days after the filing of the complaint or the identification of an additional respondent under section 4 of this chapter, 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; and(B) a copy of the original complaint.As added by P.L.66-1990, SEC.2.
IN Code § 22-9.5-6-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 22. Labor and Safety|Article 9.5. Indiana Fair Housing|Chapter 6. Administrative Enforcement|22-9.5-6-2. Answer; Time Limitation; Requirements

Sec. 2. (a) Not later than ten (10) days after receipt of the notice and copy under section 1(f)(3) of this chapter, a respondent may file an answer to the complaint.(b) An answer must be:(1) in writing;(2) under oath; and(3) in the form prescribed by the commission.(c) An answer may be amended at any time.(d) An answer does not inhibit the investigation of a complaint.As added by P.L.66-1990, SEC.2.
IN Code § 22-9.5-6-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 22. Labor and Safety|Article 9.5. Indiana Fair Housing|Chapter 6. Administrative Enforcement|22-9.5-6-3. Complaints Referred and Subject Matter Jurisdiction Deferred by Federal Government; Investigation by Commission; Time Limitations

Sec. 3. (a) If the federal government has referred a complaint to the commission or has deferred jurisdiction over the subject matter of the complaint to the commission, the commission shall promptly investigate the allegations set forth in the complaint.(b) The commission shall investigate all complaints, and except as provided by subsection (c), shall complete an investigation not later than one hundred (100) days after the date the complaint is filed, or if the commission is unable to complete the investigation within the one hundred (100) day period, shall dispose of all administrative proceedings related to the investigation not later than one (1) year after the date the complaint is filed.(c) If the commission is unable to complete an investigation within the time periods prescribed by subsection (b), the commission shall notify the complainant and the respondent in writing of the reasons for the delay.As added by P.L.66-1990, SEC.2.
IN Code § 22-9.5-6-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 22. Labor and Safety|Article 9.5. Indiana Fair Housing|Chapter 6. Administrative Enforcement|22-9.5-6-4. Respondents Joined by Commission; Notice; Information Required

Sec. 4. (a) The commission may join a person not named in the complaint as an additional or substitute respondent if in the course of the investigation the commission determines that the person should be accused of a discriminatory housing practice.(b) In addition to the information required in the notice under section 1(f)(3) of this chapter, the commission 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.As added by P.L.66-1990, SEC.2.
IN Code § 22-9.5-6-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 22. Labor and Safety|Article 9.5. Indiana Fair Housing|Chapter 6. Administrative Enforcement|22-9.5-6-5. Conciliation; Provisions of Agreement; Disclosure; Use of Information as Evidence; Parties' Access to Information

Sec. 5. (a) The commission shall, during the period beginning with the filing of a complaint and ending with the filing of a charge or a dismissal by the commission, to the extent feasible, engage in conciliation with respect to the complaint.(b) A conciliation agreement is an agreement between a respondent and the complainant and is subject to commission approval.(c) A conciliation agreement may provide for binding arbitration or other methods of dispute resolution. Dispute resolution that results from a conciliation agreement may authorize appropriate relief, including monetary relief.(d) A conciliation agreement shall be made public unless the complainant and respondent agree otherwise and the commission determines that disclosure is not 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) After completion of the commission's investigation, the commission shall make available to the aggrieved person and the respondent, at any time, information derived from the investigation and the final investigation report relating to that investigation.As added by P.L.66-1990, SEC.2.
IN Code § 22-9.5-6-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 22. Labor and Safety|Article 9.5. Indiana Fair Housing|Chapter 6. Administrative Enforcement|22-9.5-6-6. Civil Action Filed by Commission; Injunction; Effect on Administrative Proceedings

Sec. 6. (a) If the commission concludes at any time following the filing of a complaint that prompt judicial action is necessary to carry out the purposes of this article, the commission may file a civil action for appropriate temporary or preliminary relief pending final disposition of the complaint in a circuit or superior court that is located in the county in which the alleged discriminatory housing practice occurred.(b) A temporary restraining order or other order granting preliminary or temporary relief under this section is governed by the Indiana Rules of Trial Procedure.(c) The filing of a civil action under this section does not affect the initiation or continuation of administrative proceedings under section 14 of this chapter.As added by P.L.66-1990, SEC.2.
IN Code § 22-9.5-6-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 22. Labor and Safety|Article 9.5. Indiana Fair Housing|Chapter 6. Administrative Enforcement|22-9.5-6-7. Final Investigative Report; Contents; Amendments

Sec. 7. (a) The commission shall prepare a final investigative report showing the following:(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.As added by P.L.66-1990, SEC.2.
IN Code § 22-9.5-6-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 22. Labor and Safety|Article 9.5. Indiana Fair Housing|Chapter 6. Administrative Enforcement|22-9.5-6-8. Reasonable Cause; Determination; Time Limitation; Delay Notification; Issuance of Finding

Sec. 8. (a) The commission 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 commission shall make the determination under subsection (a) not later than one hundred (100) days after the date a complaint is filed unless:(1) it is impracticable to make the determination; or(2) the commission 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), the commission shall notify the complainant and respondent in writing of the reasons for the delay.(d) If the commission determines that reasonable cause exists to believe that a discriminatory housing practice has occurred or is about to occur, the commission shall immediately issue a finding of reasonable cause on behalf of the aggrieved person.As added by P.L.66-1990, SEC.2.