Montevideo, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 6 (2026) § 5-6-5
STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS
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No action may be brought for civil enforcement or criminal prosecution unless the charge of alleged discriminatory practice was filed with the City within one year from the occurrence of the practice. (Ord. 530, 11-20-1978; amd. 1998 Code)
Montevideo Ch. 6 Fair Housing § 5-6-5 establishes a one-year statute of limitations on fair housing enforcement actions. Any charge of an alleged discriminatory housing practice must be filed with the City within one year of the date the practice occurred. If that deadline passes without a charge being filed, neither civil enforcement nor criminal prosecution may proceed based on that alleged practice.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Montevideo Ch. 6 Fair Housing § 5-6-5, a complaint about an alleged discriminatory practice generally cannot move forward if it was not filed with the City within one year of the incident. Compliant operators typically maintain thorough records of their rental decisions, communications, and policies so that, if a charge is filed within that window, documentation is readily available. Keeping organized records from the date of any housing decision is a common practice among property managers operating under this ordinance.
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 § 5-6-5 sets a strict one-year deadline for filing a charge of discriminatory practice with the City, starting from the date the alleged discrimination occurred. Tenants who believe they have experienced a discriminatory housing practice generally have the option of filing a charge with the City, raising a violation as a defense in related proceedings, or contacting a local tenant-rights or fair housing organization for guidance. Because this deadline is firm and missing it can bar both civil and criminal remedies, understanding when the clock starts is an important aspect of this provision.
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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