Grand Rapids, Minn., Mun. Code art. 26-II (2026) § 26-32
Promotion Of Fair Housing
Operative Text
The Grand Rapids Housing and Redevelopment Authority is hereby designated as the agency to mediate disputes arising out of alleged violations of state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination in housing. The Grand Rapids Housing and Redevelopment Authority shall designate one or more representatives who shall make themselves available to informally mediate such disputes. Participation in mediation is not a precondition to filing a housing discrimination charge with the appropriate state or federal agency, and participation shall be completely voluntary and optional for the involved parties. Further, participation in such informal mediation shall not toll the time for filing a discrimination charge with the appropriate state or federal agency. The Grand Rapids Housing and Redevelopment Authority shall advise all parties participating in mediation regarding the state or federal agency which may be contacted to file a housing discrimination charge. (Code 1978, § 63.02)
Grand Rapids — Art. 26-II Housing Discrimination § 26-32 designates the Grand Rapids Housing and Redevelopment Authority (GRHRA) as a local mediation resource for disputes involving alleged housing discrimination under state or federal law. The mediation process is entirely voluntary, and no one is required to participate before pursuing a formal complaint through a state or federal agency. Importantly, taking part in this informal mediation does not pause or extend any legal deadlines for filing a formal discrimination charge elsewhere.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 26-32, property owners and managers who become involved in a housing discrimination dispute may be invited to participate in informal mediation through the Grand Rapids Housing and Redevelopment Authority. Compliant operators generally understand that this mediation is optional and that declining to participate carries no automatic legal consequence, while agreeing to participate does not waive any rights or extend filing deadlines. Operators familiar with this provision also recognize that formal discrimination charges can be filed with state or federal agencies regardless of whether mediation is pursued.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 26-32 gives tenants who believe they have experienced housing discrimination access to a voluntary, informal mediation process administered by the Grand Rapids Housing and Redevelopment Authority. Choosing to participate in this mediation does not stop the clock on any deadlines for filing a formal discrimination charge with a state or federal agency, so tenants should be mindful of those independent timelines. The GRHRA is required under this provision to inform all mediation participants about which state or federal agencies can receive a formal housing discrimination charge, and tenant-rights organizations can also help identify those options.
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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