Montevideo, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 6 (2026) § 5-6-1
DECLARATIONS OF FAIR HOUSING POLICY
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Status with regard to public assistance and discrimination with regard to housing on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or familial status adversely affects the health, welfare, peace and safety of the community. Persons subject to such discrimination suffer depressed living conditions and create conditions which endanger the public peace and order. The public policy of the City is declared to be to foster equal opportunity for all to obtain decent, safe and sanitary housing without regard to their status with regard to public assistance, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or familial status and strictly in accord with their individual merits as human beings. It is also the policy of the City to protect all persons from all unfounded charges of discrimination. (Ord. 530, 11-20-1978; amd. 1998 Code)
Montevideo Ch. 6 Fair Housing § 5-6-1 establishes the city's foundational fair housing policy, declaring that discrimination in housing based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, familial status, or public assistance status harms the broader community's health, welfare, peace, and safety. The provision affirms that all people are entitled to equal opportunity to obtain decent, safe, and sanitary housing evaluated solely on their individual merits. It also recognizes a parallel public interest in protecting individuals from unfounded accusations of discrimination.
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Under Montevideo Ch. 6 Fair Housing § 5-6-1, the city has declared a clear public policy that housing decisions must be made without regard to protected characteristics such as race, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or public assistance status. Operators who align their practices with this policy generally apply consistent, merit-based criteria when evaluating applicants and avoid any conduct that could be construed as differential treatment tied to a protected class. Maintaining documented, uniform screening standards is a common practice among operators seeking to reflect the equal-opportunity principles articulated in this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Montevideo Ch. 6 Fair Housing § 5-6-1 reflects the city's commitment to ensuring that all residents have equal access to housing free from discrimination based on characteristics including race, disability, familial status, and public assistance status. Tenants who believe they have experienced housing discrimination rooted in one of these protected categories may have grounds to raise a violation of this policy. General enforcement paths can include filing a complaint with a local or state fair housing authority, contacting a tenant-rights organization, or consulting with a legal aid provider familiar with Montevideo's fair housing framework.
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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