Gov. Code, § 12986 · Article 2. Housing Discrimination
Gov. Code, § 12986
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Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
The department shall within 10 days cause a copy of the verified complaint that has been filed under this part to be served upon or mailed to the respondent alleged to have committed the violation complained of and shall advise the respondent in writing of the respondent’s procedural rights and obligations. The respondent may file an answer to the complaint.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 799, Sec. 17. (AB 1556) Effective January 1, 2018.
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- Official file
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