Fair Housing
A Connecticut tenant files a fair housing complaint with CHRO (Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities). The respondent argues the complaint is time-barred. The time limit to file a CHRO complaint is:
A90 days from the discriminatory act
B180 days from the discriminatory act
C1 year from the discriminatory act✓ Correct
D2 years from the discriminatory act
Explanation
Under Connecticut law, a complaint must be filed with CHRO within 180 days of the alleged discriminatory act. For federal FHA complaints filed with HUD, the deadline is 1 year.
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