scope:

(a) This part contains the procedures established by the Department of Housing Housing and Urban Development for the investigation and conciliation of complaints under section 810 of the Fair Housing Act, 42 U.S.C. 3610.

(b) This part applies to:

(1) Complaints alleging discriminatory housing practices because of race, color, religion, sex or national origin; and

(2) Complaints alleging discriminatory housing practices on account of handicap or familial status occurring on or after March 12, 1989.

(c) Part 180 of this chapter governs the administrative proceedings before an administrative law judge adjudicating charges issued under § 103.405.

(d) The Department will reasonably accommodate persons with disabilities who are participants in complaint processing.