Saint Paul, Minn., Legis. Code ch. 183 § 183.09
Aiding and abetting and obstruction
Operative Text
It is an unfair discriminatory practice for any person: (1) Intentionally to aid, abet, advise, incite, compel, conspire with, hire, counsel, or coerce a person to engage in any of the practices forbidden by this chapter; (2) Intentionally to attempt to aid, abet, advise, incite, compel, conspire with, hire, counsel, or coerce a person to engage in any of the practices forbidden by this chapter; (3) To intentionally obstruct or prevent any person from complying with the provisions of this chapter, or any order issued thereunder, or to resist, prevent, impede, or interfere with the director or any of the director's employees or representatives in the performance of duty under this chapter.
Saint Paul Legislative Code ch. 183 § 183.09 extends the reach of the city's fair housing and anti-discrimination rules beyond direct violators. Under this provision, it is an unfair discriminatory practice for any person to help, encourage, pressure, or conspire with another to commit a forbidden discriminatory act — even if the assistance is only attempted. The rule also prohibits anyone from blocking compliance with the chapter's requirements or interfering with the director or their staff while they carry out their official duties.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Saint Paul Legislative Code ch. 183 § 183.09 should be aware that liability is not limited to those who personally commit a discriminatory act. Compliant operators generally avoid directing, pressuring, or advising employees, agents, or contractors to engage in practices the chapter forbids, and they do not take steps that would obstruct a tenant's ability to comply with the chapter. Operators also typically cooperate fully with the director and any authorized representatives conducting investigations or performing duties under the chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Saint Paul Legislative Code ch. 183 § 183.09 means that a tenant's rights under the chapter cannot lawfully be undermined by third parties acting on a landlord's behalf, such as property managers, agents, or other intermediaries. If a tenant believes someone has aided, pressured, or conspired with another party to subject them to a discriminatory practice, or that someone has interfered with their ability to assert their rights, that conduct itself may constitute a separate violation. Tenants in this situation may consider contacting the Saint Paul Department of Human Rights and Equal Economic Opportunity or a local tenant-rights organization to learn about available complaint processes.
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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