How is the fair housing law enforced in Arizona?

The enforcement of fair housing laws in Arizona primarily occurs through the Arizona Attorney General's Office. This office is responsible for overseeing the adherence to fair housing regulations, which include investigating complaints of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, or disability.

By engaging with this office, individuals who feel they have experienced discrimination in housing situations can have their complaints formally addressed. The Attorney General’s Office has the authority to conduct investigations, mediate disputes, and, if necessary, initiate legal action to enforce the provisions of fair housing laws.

Other options, while they may involve aspects of housing law, are not the primary mechanism for enforcement in Arizona. Local police departments generally do not handle housing discrimination issues, private lawsuits can occur but are not the sole method of enforcement, and federal courts address fair housing cases, but enforcement in Arizona is primarily managed at the state level by the Attorney General's Office.