Blaine, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 18, art. V § 18-325
No retaliation
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No licensee shall evict, threaten to evict, or take any other punitive action against any tenant by reason of good faith calls made by such tenant to law enforcement agencies relating to criminal activity, suspected criminal activity, suspicious occurrences, or public safety concerns. This section shall not prohibit the eviction of tenants from a dwelling unit for unlawful conduct of a tenant or invitee or violation of any rules, regulations or lease terms other than a prohibition against contacting law enforcement agencies.
Blaine Code of Ordinances ch. 18, art. V § 18-325 establishes an anti-retaliation rule protecting tenants who contact law enforcement in good faith about criminal activity, suspected criminal activity, suspicious occurrences, or public safety concerns. Under this provision, a licensed rental operator may not evict, threaten to evict, or take other punitive measures against a tenant simply because that tenant made such a call. The rule does not, however, shield tenants from eviction or other consequences that stem from their own unlawful conduct or genuine lease violations unrelated to contacting law enforcement.
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Operators holding a rental license in Blaine should be aware that § 18-325 bars any punitive response — including eviction proceedings or threats — triggered by a tenant's good-faith call to law enforcement. Compliant operators document the independent, lawful basis for any adverse action taken against a tenant and ensure that basis is entirely separate from any contact the tenant may have had with law enforcement. Lease terms or house rules that discourage or prohibit tenants from reaching out to law enforcement agencies are inconsistent with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 18-325 of the Blaine Code of Ordinances gives tenants the right to contact law enforcement about criminal activity, suspicious occurrences, or public safety concerns without facing eviction or other retaliation from their landlord. If a tenant believes an eviction or punitive action was triggered by such a call, that connection may be relevant to raise with local code enforcement, a housing authority, or a tenant-rights organization familiar with Blaine's ordinances. Tenants can also consult a legal aid organization to understand how this anti-retaliation protection might apply to their circumstances.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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