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The local code office has refused to review plans to see if they comply with the Fair Housing Act. If my building doesn comply with fair housing requirements, can I sue my local code office?

April 26, 2017ACT code comply fair HOUSING local Office plans refused review

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The local code office has refused to review plans to see if they comply with the Fair Housing Act. If my building doesn comply with fair housing requirements, can I sue my local code office?

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We cannot provide any indication about whether or not someone can be sued in this situation. The Fair Housing Act provides that the Secretary of HUD may encourage, but may not require, state and local government permitting agencies to review building plans for compliance with the Act.