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Omaha, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. IV (2026) § 13-380

Civil action for enforcement when election is made for such civil action

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Verified 10/12/2026 · Next check 11/11/2026
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Operative Text

Omaha, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. IV (2026) § 13-380
If an election is made under section 13-369 , the director shall commence and maintain a civil action on behalf of the aggrieved person in a court of competent jurisdiction seeking relief under this article.
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Plain English

Under Omaha, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. IV § 13-380, when an aggrieved person elects the civil action pathway described in section 13-369, the director is required to initiate and pursue a civil lawsuit in a court of competent jurisdiction on that person's behalf. This provision shifts the burden of formal legal action from the individual to the director, who acts as the party bringing the case. The relief sought is whatever remedies are available under Article IV of Chapter 13.

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

Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Property owners and managers subject to Omaha's fair housing and rental regulations should be aware that under Omaha, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. IV § 13-380, the city director—not just the aggrieved individual—can bring a civil action in court when a complainant elects that enforcement route. Compliant operators generally maintain thorough records of their rental practices and communications so they are prepared to respond to any court proceeding initiated under this provision. Understanding that civil litigation is a formal enforcement mechanism available under Article IV helps operators appreciate the seriousness of compliance obligations.

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 § 13-380 provides that if you have elected the civil action option under section 13-369, the director is obligated to file and maintain a court case on your behalf seeking available relief. This means you do not have to personally initiate or fund the lawsuit—the city takes on that role once the election is made. Tenants who believe they have experienced a violation may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand what electing this pathway entails and what remedies courts may award under Article IV.

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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Rules and statutes cited by this regulation

Neb. Rev. Stat. § 13-369
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