Section 550. Pending private civil action  


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  • The board may not issue a charge regarding an alleged discriminatory housing practice if an aggrieved person has commenced a civil action under federal law or a state law seeking relief with respect to the alleged discriminatory housing practice, and the trial in the action has commenced. If a charge may not be issued because of the commencement of such a trial, the board will so notify the aggrieved person and the respondent by certified mail or personal service.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR585-01-05 § 3.26, eff. December 1, 1991.

Statutory Authority

§ 36-96.8 of the Code of Virginia.