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Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 142.20

Definitions (Minneapolis Civil Rights Ordinance)

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Verified 9/15/2026 · Next check 12/14/2026
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Operative Text

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 142.20
(a) Domestic partners are two (2) adults who:
(1) Are not related by blood closer than permitted under marriage laws of the state;
(2) Are not married or related by marriage;
(3) Are competent to enter into a contract;
(4) Have no other domestic partner with whom the household is shared, or with whom the adult person has another domestic partner;
(5) Are jointly responsible to each other for the necessities of life;
(6) Are committed to one another to the same extent as married persons are to each other, except for the traditional marital status and solemnities. ( 91-Or-015 , § 1, 1-25-91)
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Plain English

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 142.20 establishes the legal definition of 'domestic partners' for purposes of the city's housing and civil rights ordinances. Two adults qualify as domestic partners when they meet six specific criteria, including being unrelated by blood or marriage, legally capable of contracting, mutually responsible for life's necessities, and committed to each other comparably to a married couple. This definition determines who may be recognized as a domestic partner household unit under Minneapolis regulations.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 142.20, property owners and managers who must recognize domestic partnerships in housing decisions apply the six-part definition when evaluating household composition. Compliant operators generally treat qualifying domestic partners as a recognized household unit in the same manner as married couples for purposes covered by the ordinance. Maintaining consistent documentation practices around household composition helps operators apply this definition uniformly across applicants and tenants.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 142.20 sets out the criteria that establish domestic partner status, which can affect housing rights, household composition determinations, and protections under city ordinances. Tenants who believe they qualify as domestic partners under this six-part definition may be able to assert that status in disputes over occupancy, lease additions, or related housing matters. Tenant-rights organizations in Minneapolis can help individuals understand how this definition applies to their housing situation and what avenues exist for raising a violation.

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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