Please choose the correct ending to complete the given sentence: Finance and Business: [header] How to file a civil rights complaint [title] Determine if you must file a complaint with an agency first. [step] Some civil rights laws require you to exhaust all administrative options before you can initiate a lawsuit. [substeps] For example, if you believe you were a victim of housing discrimination, you must file a complaint with the department of housing and urban development.

Ending1: This department will determine whether you need to initiate a civil rights lawsuit and will then set a free initial draft of the complaint. Without a complete draft of your complaint, you and the defendant cannot proceed into the processing process. Ending2: Alternatively, if you believe you were a victim of domestic violence, you must file a complaint with the local police or sheriff in the area you live in. [title] Determine if you need to file a civil rights or non-discriminatory lawsuit. Ending3: However, you may want to contact the department before filing your complaint since the agency can advise you about whether you need to initiate a lawsuit, or if the lawsuit needs to be dismissed. For example, you might decide to file an eviction lawsuit in state court. Ending4: Nearly all civil rights complaints involving employment must be filed first with the equal employment opportunity commission. The complaint must be filed within 180 days of the date of the incident if you wish to preserve your right to sue.

Answer format: ending1/ending2/ending3/ending4