East Bethel, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 50 § 50-11
No retaliation
Operative Text
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 from a dwelling unit for unlawful conduct of a tenant or invitee or violation of any rules, regulations or lease terms other than a prohibition against contacting law enforcement agencies.
East Bethel Code of Ordinances ch. 50 § 50-11 establishes an anti-retaliation protection for tenants who contact law enforcement in good faith about criminal activity, suspected criminal activity, suspicious occurrences, or public safety concerns. Under this rule, a landlord may not evict, threaten to evict, or take other punitive action against a tenant simply because that tenant made such a call. The provision does preserve a landlord's ability to pursue eviction when the basis is the tenant's own unlawful conduct or a genuine lease violation unrelated to contacting law enforcement.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to East Bethel Code of Ordinances ch. 50 § 50-11 generally ensure that no eviction notice, lease non-renewal, or other adverse action is initiated in response to a tenant's good-faith call to law enforcement. Compliant operators document the independent, lawful basis for any eviction or punitive action they do take, keeping that basis clearly separate from any tenant contact with law enforcement agencies. Lease terms or rules that discourage or prohibit tenants from calling law enforcement are not enforceable under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 50-11 of the East Bethel Code of Ordinances ch. 50 gives tenants the right to contact law enforcement about criminal activity, suspicious occurrences, or public safety concerns without facing eviction or other punitive action from their landlord as a result. If a tenant believes an eviction or adverse action was taken in retaliation for such a call, that belief may be relevant as a defense in eviction proceedings or as the basis for a complaint with local authorities. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with East Bethel ordinances can help explain what options may be available in a given situation.
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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