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Saint Paul, Minn., Legis. Code ch. 183 § 183.170

Filing option

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Saint PaulFair Housing & Anti-Discrimination

Operative Text

Saint Paul, Minn., Legis. Code ch. 183 § 183.170
A person has the option of filing a charge with either the city department of human rights and equal economic opportunity or the state department of human rights. The exercise of such choice in filing a charge with one (1) agency shall preclude the option of filing the same charge with the other agency.
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Plain English

Saint Paul Legislative Code ch. 183 § 183.170 establishes a one-time choice for anyone who wishes to file a discrimination-related charge: they may bring it to either the City of Saint Paul's Department of Human Rights and Equal Economic Opportunity or the Minnesota Department of Human Rights, but not both. Once a charge is filed with one agency, the option to file the identical charge with the other agency is permanently closed. This 'election of forum' rule is designed to prevent duplicate proceedings over the same complaint.

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For Property Managers

Under Saint Paul Legislative Code ch. 183 § 183.170, property owners and managers should be aware that a complainant who believes a fair-housing or civil-rights violation has occurred will direct their charge to one of two agencies — the city or the state — and cannot pursue the same charge through both channels. Compliant operators generally maintain clear records of any communications or proceedings initiated by either agency, since a charge filed at one body forecloses the other. Understanding this dual-agency structure helps operators respond appropriately when notified of a pending charge.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Saint Paul Legislative Code ch. 183 § 183.170 gives individuals the right to choose between two agencies when filing a charge: the Saint Paul Department of Human Rights and Equal Economic Opportunity or the Minnesota Department of Human Rights. Because filing with one agency permanently forecloses filing the same charge with the other, understanding the differences in each agency's processes and remedies is an important consideration before submitting a charge. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid offices can provide general information about how each agency operates to help individuals make an informed choice.

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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