Omaha, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. IV (2026) § 13-369
Election of judicial determination
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When a charge is filed under section 13-365 , a complainant, a respondent, or an aggrieved person on whose behalf the charge was filed may elect to have the claims asserted in that charge decided in a civil action under section 13-380 in lieu of a hearing under section 13-377 . The election must be made not later than 20 days after the receipt by the electing person of service under section 13-368 or, in the case of the director, not later than 20 days after such service. The person making such election shall give notice of doing so to the director and to all other complainants and respondents to whom the charge relates. The director shall commence a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction forthwith.
Under Omaha, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. IV § 13-369, when a housing discrimination charge is filed, any of the key parties—the complainant, the respondent, or an aggrieved person on whose behalf the charge was filed—has the right to move the dispute out of an administrative hearing and into a civil court proceeding instead. This election must be made within 20 days of receiving the required service of notice, and the choosing party must notify the director and all other parties involved. Once the election is properly made, the director is required to promptly initiate a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction.
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As a respondent to a charge filed under § 13-365, a property owner or manager operating under Omaha, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. IV § 13-369 generally tracks the date they receive service of notice carefully, since the 20-day window to elect a civil court proceeding rather than an administrative hearing is strictly time-limited. Compliant operators who wish to exercise this option ensure that written notice of the election is delivered to the director and all other parties named in the charge. Familiarity with both the administrative hearing process under § 13-377 and the civil action process under § 13-380 helps operators understand the procedural paths available to them.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Omaha, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. IV § 13-369, a tenant who is a complainant or aggrieved person in a housing discrimination charge has the right to elect that the matter be resolved through a civil court action rather than an administrative hearing, provided the election is made within 20 days of receiving service of notice. Exercising this right requires notifying the director and all other parties to the charge, after which the director is obligated to file a civil action in court. Tenants seeking to understand which forum—administrative or judicial—may be more appropriate for their situation can consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with Omaha's fair housing process.
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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