Complaints

The Orders of The State of Florida Commission on Human Relations are issued pursuant to the Commission?s authority under the Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992 (Sections 760.01-760.11 and 509.092) and under the Fair Housing Act (Sections 760.20-760.37) Florida Statutes.

Please note that the official reporter of the Commission's final orders is Florida Administrative Law Reports.

See Fla. Admin. Code R 60Y-2.007(f).

The purpose of mediation is to provide a way for both parties to exchange concerns and work toward a possible resolution of the dispute.

In order for mediation to take place, both parties must agree to take part in the process.

Commission employees travel throughout Florida to provide mediation services with the purpose of facilitating a mutual, alternative resolution to conflict.

Floridians are entitled by law to rent a place to live or buy a home without consideration of their national origin, race or color, sex, disability, religion or familial status.

It is unlawful for an individual to be denied access or to receive poor service or lesser quality accommodations because of his or her race, color, national origin, sex, disability, familial status or religion.

It is against the law to retaliate against state employees who blow the whistle.

In accordance with Sections 760.11 and 760.34, Florida Statutes, the Commission is unable to accept anonymous complaints or complaints that have not been signed and verified.