Omaha, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. IV (2026) § 13-366
Finding of no probable cause
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If the director determines that no reasonable cause exists to believe that a discriminatory housing practice has occurred or is about to occur in violation of this article, the director shall promptly dismiss the complaint. The director shall make public disclosure of each such dismissal.
Under Omaha, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. IV § 13-366, when the director responsible for fair housing complaints concludes that there is no reasonable basis to believe a discriminatory housing practice has taken place or is imminent, the complaint must be promptly dismissed. The director is also required to make each such dismissal publicly available, creating a record of the outcome. This provision establishes both a procedural threshold for advancing complaints and a transparency requirement for cases that do not meet it.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Section 13-366 of Omaha's fair housing ordinance provides a formal checkpoint in the complaint process: if the director finds no reasonable cause, the complaint is dismissed and that dismissal is made public. For property owners and managers, this means that complaints filed against them may be resolved at this early stage without proceeding to further enforcement action. Operators who maintain clear, consistent, and non-discriminatory policies and records are generally better positioned to demonstrate to the director that no reasonable cause exists.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 13-366, a complaint you file may be dismissed if the director determines there is no reasonable cause to believe a discriminatory housing practice occurred or was about to occur. Importantly, each dismissal must be made public, so you can seek information about how similar complaints have been handled. If your complaint is dismissed, general enforcement paths may include reviewing the basis for the dismissal, consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with Omaha's fair housing process, or exploring whether other avenues under the ordinance remain available.
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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