Stewartville, Minn., City Code ch. 10 §§ 1010, 1020, 1030 (2026) § 1020.01
Declarations of Fair Housing Policy. Discrimination with regard to housing on the
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1020.01 Declarations of Fair Housing Policy. Discrimination with regard to housing on the
basis of race, sex, creed, religion, marital status, and disability adversely affects the health,
welfare, peace, and safety of the community. Persons subject to such discrimination suffer
depressed living conditions, and create conditions which endanger the public peace and order. The
public policy of the City shall be to foster equal opportunity for all to obtain decent, safe and
sanitary housing without regard to their race, creed, color, national origin, marital status,
disability status, sex and strictly in accord with their individual merits as human beings. It shall
also be the policy of the City to protect all persons from all unfounded charges of discrimination.Stewartville City Code § 1020.01 establishes the city's foundational fair housing policy, declaring that discrimination in housing based on race, sex, creed, religion, color, national origin, marital status, or disability harms the broader community's health, welfare, peace, and safety. The provision affirms that all people are entitled to equal opportunity to obtain decent, safe, and sanitary housing, evaluated solely on their individual merits. It also recognizes a dual commitment: eliminating unlawful discrimination while protecting individuals from unfounded accusations of discrimination.
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Under Stewartville City Code § 1020.01, the city has declared a clear public policy of equal housing opportunity, meaning operators of rental housing in Stewartville are expected to evaluate applicants and residents based solely on individual merit, without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, marital status, disability status, or sex. Compliant property managers typically maintain consistent, documented screening criteria applied uniformly to all applicants. Familiarity with this foundational policy statement helps operators understand the framework underlying the more specific fair housing obligations found elsewhere in Chapter 1020.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 1020.01 of the Stewartville City Code reflects the city's stated commitment to ensuring that all residents have equal access to decent, safe, and sanitary housing free from discrimination based on race, sex, creed, religion, color, national origin, marital status, or disability. Tenants who believe they have experienced housing discrimination in Stewartville may explore options such as contacting the city directly, reaching out to the Minnesota Department of Human Rights, or connecting with a local tenant-rights or fair housing organization for general information. This provision also notes that the city's policy includes protecting individuals from unfounded discrimination claims, reflecting a balanced approach to fair housing enforcement.
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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