St. Cloud, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 445 § 445:110
No retaliation
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No licensee will evict, threaten to evict or take any other punitive action against any tenant by reason of good faith calls made by such tenant to enforcement agencies relating to criminal activity, suspected criminal activity, suspicious occurrences or public safety concerns. This section will not prohibit the eviction of tenants from a dwelling unit for unlawful conduct of a tenant or invitee or violation of any rules, regulations or lease terms other than a prohibition against contacting enforcement agencies.
St. Cloud Code of Ordinances § 445:110 prohibits landlords who hold rental licenses from evicting, threatening to evict, or otherwise punishing tenants because those tenants made good-faith calls to enforcement agencies about criminal activity, suspected criminal activity, suspicious occurrences, or public safety concerns. The rule does not, however, shield tenants from eviction or other consequences that stem from their own unlawful conduct, the conduct of their guests, or violations of lease terms unrelated to contacting authorities. In essence, the provision draws a clear line between protected reporting activity and other legitimate grounds for landlord action.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under St. Cloud Code of Ordinances § 445:110, licensed rental operators are expected to ensure that no eviction notice, threat, or punitive measure is issued against a tenant solely because that tenant contacted an enforcement agency about criminal activity, suspicious occurrences, or public safety matters. Compliant operators document the independent, non-retaliatory basis for any adverse action taken against a tenant, keeping records that clearly show the action was grounded in lease violations, unlawful conduct, or other permissible reasons. Maintaining clear, contemporaneous documentation of the reasons for any tenancy action helps demonstrate that the operator's conduct falls within the lawful grounds preserved by § 445:110.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
St. Cloud Code of Ordinances § 445:110 gives tenants the right to make good-faith reports to enforcement agencies about criminal activity, suspicious occurrences, or public safety concerns without facing eviction or other punitive responses from their landlord. If a tenant believes an eviction or threat is connected to such a report, that connection may be relevant as a defense in eviction proceedings or as the basis for a complaint with the appropriate local authority. Tenants who believe their rights under § 445:110 have been violated may wish to contact a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office to understand the options available to them.
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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