Le Sueur, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 93 (2026) § 93.02
DEFINITIONS
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For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. DISABILITY. A mental or physical condition which constitutes a handicap. DISCRIMINATE or DISCRIMINATION. Includes segregate or separate. MARITAL STATUS. The standing, state or condition of one as single or a married person. STATUS WITH REGARD TO PUBLIC ASSISTANCE. The condition of being a recipient of federal, state or local assistance including medical assistance or of being a tenant receiving federal, state or legal subsidies including rental assistance or rent supplements. (Ord. 350, passed 5-29-1979)
Le Sueur Ch. 93 Fair Housing § 93.02 establishes the core definitions that govern how the rest of Chapter 93 is interpreted and applied. Key terms such as 'disability,' 'discrimination,' 'marital status,' and 'status with regard to public assistance' are given specific meanings so that the chapter's protections apply consistently. For example, discrimination is defined broadly to include segregation or separation, and public-assistance status covers recipients of a wide range of federal, state, or local aid programs, including rental subsidies.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Le Sueur Ch. 93 Fair Housing § 93.02, property owners and managers operating in Le Sueur should be aware that the chapter's anti-discrimination rules apply to a broad set of protected characteristics, including disability, marital status, and status as a recipient of public assistance or rental subsidies. Compliant operators generally apply these definitions consistently when evaluating applicants and tenants, ensuring that no policy or practice results in segregation or separation based on these characteristics. Familiarity with these defined terms helps operators understand the full scope of conduct that Chapter 93 governs.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Le Sueur Ch. 93 Fair Housing § 93.02 defines the protected categories that underpin the fair housing rights established throughout Chapter 93, including protections based on disability, marital status, and receipt of public assistance or rental subsidies. Tenants who believe they have been segregated, separated, or otherwise treated differently on the basis of these characteristics may have grounds to raise a violation under this chapter. General enforcement paths can include filing a complaint with a local or state fair housing authority or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with Le Sueur's fair housing ordinance.
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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