Saint Paul, Minn., Legis. Code ch. 183 § 183.10
Reprisals
Operative Text
It is an unfair discriminatory practice for any employer, labor organization, employment agency, public accommodation, public service, educational institution, or owner, lessor, lessee, sublessee, assignee or managing agent of any real property, or any real estate broker, real estate salesperson or employee or agent thereof, or any other person to intentionally engage in any reprisal against any person because that person: (1) Opposed a practice forbidden under this chapter or has filed a charge, testified, assisted or participated in any manner in an investigation, proceeding or hearing under this chapter; or (2) Associated with a person or group of persons who have filed a charge under this chapter; or (3) Associated with a person or group of persons who are disabled or who are of different race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual or affectional orientation, familial status, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance. A reprisal includes, but is not limited to, any form of intimidation, retaliation or harassment. It is a reprisal for an employer to do any of the following with respect to an individual because that individual has engaged in the activities listed in clause (1), (2) or (3); refuse to hire the individual; depart from any customary employment practice; transfer or assign the individual to a lesser position in terms of wages, hours, job classification, job security or other employment status; or inform another employer that the individual has engaged in the activities listed in clause (1), (2) or (3).
Saint Paul Legislative Code ch. 183 § 183.10 establishes that taking retaliatory action against someone because they opposed a discriminatory practice, participated in a related investigation or proceeding, or associated with a protected person or group is classified as an unfair discriminatory practice. Reprisals are broadly defined to include intimidation, harassment, and retaliation in any form. The provision applies across housing, employment, and other covered contexts, meaning that a wide range of actors—from property owners to employers to real estate agents—are prohibited from engaging in such conduct.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Saint Paul Legislative Code ch. 183 § 183.10, property owners, lessors, managing agents, and real estate professionals are prohibited from taking any retaliatory action against a person who has opposed a discriminatory practice, participated in a fair-housing proceeding, or associated with a protected individual or group. Compliant operators generally document their decisions regarding tenants and applicants based on neutral, consistent criteria unrelated to any complaint activity or protected associations. Maintaining clear records of standard practices helps demonstrate that housing decisions were not influenced by a tenant's exercise of rights under ch. 183.
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 § 183.10 protects tenants and housing applicants from retaliation if they have filed a complaint, participated in an investigation, or associated with someone in a protected class or who has filed a charge under ch. 183. If a tenant believes they have experienced intimidation, harassment, or an adverse housing action in response to protected activity, general enforcement paths include filing a complaint with the relevant local civil rights or human rights authority and consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with Saint Paul's ordinances. Keeping records of communications, housing decisions, and the timeline of any complaint activity can be useful when pursuing a claim under § 183.10.
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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