Omaha, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. IV (2026) § 13-376
Effect of trial of civil action on administrative proceedings
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The civil rights hearing board may not continue administrative proceedings under this article regarding any alleged discriminatory housing practice after the beginning of the trial of a civil action commenced by the aggrieved party seeking relief with respect to that discriminatory housing practice.
Section 13-376 of Omaha's Code of Ordinances establishes a procedural boundary between two parallel legal tracks for housing discrimination complaints. Once an aggrieved party begins a civil trial in court over a specific discriminatory housing practice, the civil rights hearing board must halt any ongoing administrative proceedings that address the same practice. The rule prevents the same housing discrimination claim from being actively pursued in both a court trial and an administrative forum at the same time.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 13-376, if a complainant files a civil lawsuit and proceeds to trial over an alleged discriminatory housing practice, the civil rights hearing board's administrative process on that same matter comes to a stop. Property owners and managers facing a housing discrimination complaint should be aware that the forum in which the matter is ultimately resolved may shift depending on whether the aggrieved party elects to pursue a civil action. Operators generally maintain organized records of all proceedings and notices received from both courts and the board so they can track which forum is active at any given time.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 13-376 gives aggrieved parties a meaningful choice: if you commence a civil trial seeking relief for a discriminatory housing practice, the civil rights hearing board's administrative proceedings on that same practice cannot continue. This means the two tracks—administrative and civil court—do not run simultaneously once a trial begins, which can affect how and where a complaint is resolved. Tenants who believe they have experienced discriminatory housing practices may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand the implications of choosing between administrative proceedings before the board and pursuing a civil action in court.
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 14, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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