Fair Housing
The Iowa Civil Rights Commission enforces Iowa's fair housing laws. To file a complaint in Iowa, the complaint must generally be filed within:
A90 days of the discriminatory act
B180 days of the discriminatory act
C1 year of the discriminatory act✓ Correct
D2 years of the discriminatory act
Explanation
Under Iowa's Civil Rights Act, a fair housing complaint must generally be filed with the Iowa Civil Rights Commission within 300 days of the alleged discriminatory act (aligned with the federal HUD complaint period). However, some sources cite 1 year for the Iowa state deadline.
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