Brooklyn Park, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 117 (2026) § 117.484
NO RETALIATION
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No licensee shall evict, threaten to evict or take any other punitive action against any tenant by reason of good faith calls made by such tenant to law enforcement agencies relating to criminal activity, suspected criminal activity, suspicious occurrences or public safety concerns. This section shall not prohibit the eviction of tenants for unlawful conduct of a tenant or invitee of the tenant or violation of any rules, regulations or lease terms other than a prohibition against contacting law enforcement agencies. (Ord. 2002-975, passed 6-10-02)
Brooklyn Park Ch. 117 Rental Dwellings § 117.484 prohibits licensed rental property operators from evicting, threatening to evict, or taking other punitive actions against a tenant because that tenant made good-faith calls to law enforcement about criminal activity, suspected criminal activity, suspicious occurrences, or public safety concerns. The rule does not shield tenants from eviction or other consequences that stem from their own unlawful conduct or violations of lease terms unrelated to contacting law enforcement. In short, a tenant's decision to call the police or report a safety concern cannot itself be used as a basis for punitive action by a licensee.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Brooklyn Park Ch. 117 § 117.484, compliant rental operators take care to ensure that no eviction notice, lease non-renewal, or other adverse action is issued in response to a tenant's good-faith contact with law enforcement. Operators generally document the independent, lawful basis for any adverse action—such as a lease violation or unlawful conduct by the tenant or their guests—so that the action is clearly distinguishable from any protected reporting activity. Maintaining clear records of lease enforcement decisions helps demonstrate that actions taken against a tenant are grounded in permissible reasons rather than in the tenant's communications with law enforcement.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Brooklyn Park Ch. 117 § 117.484 gives tenants the right to contact law enforcement about criminal activity, suspicious occurrences, or public safety concerns without facing eviction or other punitive measures from their landlord as a result. If a tenant believes an eviction or adverse action was taken in retaliation for such a call, that connection may be raised as a defense in eviction proceedings or brought to the attention of the relevant local authority overseeing rental licensing. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Brooklyn Park's rental ordinance can help tenants understand the options available when they believe this provision has been violated.
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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