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Omaha, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. IV (2026) § 13-360

Failure to comply with conciliation agreement

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Verified 10/12/2026 · Next check 11/11/2026
OmahaFair Housing & Anti-Discrimination

Operative Text

Omaha, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. IV (2026) § 13-360
Whenever the director has reasonable cause to believe that a respondent has breached a conciliation agreement, the director shall file a civil action for the enforcement of such agreement.
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Plain English

Under Omaha, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. IV § 13-360, when the director has reasonable cause to believe that a party bound by a conciliation agreement has violated its terms, the director is required to file a civil action to enforce that agreement. This provision removes discretion from the director once a breach is reasonably suspected, making civil enforcement mandatory rather than optional. The rule is designed to ensure that conciliation agreements reached in housing matters carry real legal weight.

Written by anthropic/claude-sonnet-4.6 · Reviewed on October 5, 2026

Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Property owners and managers who enter into conciliation agreements to resolve housing complaints should understand that under Omaha, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. IV § 13-360, any suspected breach of such an agreement triggers a mandatory civil enforcement action by the director. Compliant operators generally document their fulfillment of every term in a conciliation agreement and retain records that demonstrate ongoing compliance. Treating the terms of a conciliation agreement with the same seriousness as a court order reflects the legal exposure this provision creates.

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

For Tenants

Omaha, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. IV § 13-360 gives tenants an important protection: if a respondent fails to honor the terms of a conciliation agreement, the director is required by law to pursue civil enforcement. Tenants who believe a landlord has breached such an agreement may report that concern to the relevant city office so the director can assess whether reasonable cause exists to act. Consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with Omaha housing law can help tenants understand what documentation may support a breach claim and what enforcement paths are available.

General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.

Generated October 5, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.

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