Le Sueur, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 93 (2026) § 93.01
DECLARATION OF POLICY
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Discrimination with regard to housing on the basis of race, color, sex, creed, religion, marital status, national origin, status with regard to public assistance, disability or age adversely affects the health, welfare, peace and safety of a community. Persons subject to discrimination suffer depressed living conditions and create conditions which endanger the public peace and order. The public policy of the city is declared to be to foster equal opportunity for all persons to obtain decent, safe and sanitary housing without regard to race, color, sex, creed, religion, marital status, national origin, status with regard to public assistance, disability or age and strictly in accord with their individual merits as human beings. It is also the policy of the city to protect all persons from unfounded charges of discrimination. (Ord. 350, passed 5-29-1979)
Le Sueur Ch. 93 Fair Housing § 93.01 establishes the city's foundational policy that housing discrimination based on race, color, sex, creed, religion, marital status, national origin, public assistance status, disability, or age is harmful to the broader community. The provision declares that equal opportunity to obtain decent, safe, and sanitary housing is a public goal, with housing decisions to be based solely on individual merit. The policy also recognizes a dual concern: protecting people from discrimination and protecting people from unfounded accusations of discrimination.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Le Sueur Ch. 93 Fair Housing § 93.01, the city has established a clear public policy framework against housing discrimination across a broad set of protected characteristics. Operators who align their practices with this policy generally evaluate prospective and current tenants on individual merit rather than on any of the enumerated characteristics. Familiarity with this declaration helps property owners understand the foundational values that inform the more specific requirements found elsewhere in Chapter 93.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Le Sueur Ch. 93 Fair Housing § 93.01 affirms that every person has a right to pursue decent, safe, and sanitary housing free from discrimination based on characteristics such as race, disability, marital status, or receipt of public assistance. This declaration of policy signals the city's commitment to equal housing opportunity and sets the tone for the enforceable provisions that follow in Chapter 93. Tenants who believe they have experienced housing discrimination may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or a local fair housing agency to understand what remedies may be available under the broader ordinance.
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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