Saint Paul, Minn., Legis. Code ch. 183 § 183.17
Statute of limitations
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No action may be brought for civil enforcement or criminal prosecution unless a charge of alleged discriminatory practice was filed with the city department of human rights and equal economic opportunity within one (1) year from the date on which the alleged discriminatory practice occurred or terminated.
Saint Paul Legislative Code ch. 183 § 183.17 establishes a one-year statute of limitations on civil and criminal enforcement actions related to discriminatory housing practices. Before any formal legal action can proceed, a charge must first be filed with the City Department of Human Rights and Equal Economic Opportunity. The clock starts running from the date the alleged discriminatory practice either occurred or came to an end.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Saint Paul Legislative Code ch. 183 § 183.17, operators who face a discrimination charge should be aware that the city's enforcement window is tied to a one-year filing deadline. Compliant operators generally maintain thorough records of rental decisions, communications, and policy applications so that relevant documentation is available if a charge is filed within that period. Understanding this timeline is part of staying informed about how the local fair-housing process works.
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 § 183.17 sets a one-year deadline for filing a discrimination charge with the City Department of Human Rights and Equal Economic Opportunity, which is a prerequisite to any civil or criminal enforcement action. Tenants who believe they have experienced a discriminatory housing practice generally have the option of contacting that department to understand the filing process before the deadline passes. Tenant-rights organizations in Saint Paul can also help explain how this limitation period applies to different types of discriminatory conduct.
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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