Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 143.50
Administration of right to counsel program (Minneapolis Civil Rights Ordinance)
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(a) The program director shall publicize the existence of the program in manners designed to reach and inform covered individuals. (b) The program director shall review the performance of designated organizations on at least an annual basis. (c) The program director shall reopen the process for selection and deselection of designated organizations as the director deems proper, but in no event less than once every five (5) years. (d) The program director shall prepare, on at least an annual basis, a written report detailing the number of covered individuals served, the extent of legal services performed, the income limits, if any, set by the program director, the number of covered individuals who did not receive legal services, and other metrics evaluating outcomes and program performance.
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 7 § 143.50 establishes administrative duties for the director of the city's right-to-counsel program for housing matters. The program director is required to publicize the program, review participating legal organizations at least annually, reopen the selection process for those organizations at least every five years, and produce an annual written report covering service metrics, income limits, and program outcomes. These requirements are designed to ensure ongoing accountability and public transparency in how the program operates.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Minneapolis Code § 7 § 143.50, the right-to-counsel program is subject to structured oversight, including annual performance reviews of designated legal organizations and periodic reselection processes. Property owners and managers operating in Minneapolis should be aware that this program is actively administered and publicized, meaning tenants in covered proceedings may have access to legal representation. Staying informed about the program's scope and any income limits set by the program director can help operators understand the landscape of tenant representation in local housing proceedings.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Minneapolis Code § 7 § 143.50 requires the program director to actively publicize the right-to-counsel program so that covered individuals can learn about and access free or subsidized legal services in qualifying housing proceedings. Tenants who believe they may be covered can look for outreach materials from the program or contact a local tenant-rights organization to learn whether they qualify based on any income limits the director has set. The annual report produced under this provision is a public document that can help tenants and advocates understand how many people the program has served and what legal services have been provided.
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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