Montevideo, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 6 (2026) § 5-6-3
PROHIBITED ACTS IN REGARD TO HOUSING
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It shall be an unlawful discriminatory practice to violate any of the provisions of Minnesota Statutes chapter 363 in the sale, lease or rental of any housing unit or units. (1998 Code)
Montevideo Ch. 6 Fair Housing § 5-6-3 makes it a local unlawful discriminatory practice to violate the anti-discrimination provisions found in Minnesota Statutes chapter 363 when selling, leasing, or renting housing. In effect, the protections of state fair housing law are incorporated directly into Montevideo's municipal code. Any act that would be prohibited under chapter 363 in a housing transaction is equally prohibited under this local provision.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Montevideo Ch. 6 Fair Housing § 5-6-3, property owners and managers operating in Montevideo are expected to conduct all sales, leases, and rentals in full compliance with the standards set out in Minnesota Statutes chapter 363. Compliant operators generally apply consistent, non-discriminatory criteria when screening applicants, setting terms, and communicating about available units. Familiarity with the protected classes and prohibited practices defined in chapter 363 is a baseline expectation for anyone involved in Montevideo's housing market.
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 § 5-6-3 gives tenants and prospective tenants a local legal basis to challenge discriminatory conduct in housing transactions, layered on top of the protections already available under Minnesota Statutes chapter 363. Individuals who believe they have experienced discrimination in the sale, lease, or rental of a housing unit may have recourse through state and local complaint processes, including those administered under chapter 363. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid offices familiar with Minnesota fair housing law can help explain what options may be available in a given situation.
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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