Le Sueur, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 93 (2026) § 93.04
EXEMPTIONS
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The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to: (A) Rooms in a temporary or permanent residence home run by a non-profit organization if the discrimination is by sex; (B) The rental by an owner or occupier of a one-family accommodation in which he or she resides or a room or rooms in the accommodation to another person or persons if the discrimination is by sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance or disability. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to require any person or group of persons selling, renting or leasing property to modify the property in any way, to exercise a higher degree of care for a person having a disability than for a person that does not have a disability, nor shall this chapter be construed to relieve any person or persons of any obligations generally imposed on all persons regardless of any disability in a written lease, rental agreement or contract of purchase or sale or to forbid distinctions based upon the inability to fulfill the terms and conditions including financial obligations of the lease, agreement or contract; and (C) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit any program, service, facility or privilege afforded to a person with a disability which is intended to habilitate, rehabilitate or accommodate that person. It is a defense to a complaint or an action brought under this chapter that the person bringing the complaint or action suffers from a disability which in the circumstances poses a serious threat to the health or safety of the disabled person or others. The burden of proving this defense is on the respondent. (Ord. 350, passed 5-29-1979)
Le Sueur Ch. 93 Fair Housing § 93.04 carves out specific situations where the chapter's anti-discrimination rules do not apply. Non-profit residence homes may consider sex when assigning rooms, and owner-occupants of single-family homes or rooms within them may consider sex, marital status, public assistance status, or disability when selecting occupants. The exemptions also clarify that the chapter does not require property modifications for people with disabilities, does not raise the standard of care owed to them, and does not prevent distinctions based on a person's financial inability to meet lease obligations.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Le Sueur Ch. 93 Fair Housing § 93.04, operators who qualify for one of the listed exemptions — such as owner-occupants sharing their own single-family home — are generally not bound by the chapter's anti-discrimination requirements for the specific protected classes named in that exemption. Compliant operators in these situations still document their status carefully, since the exemptions are narrowly defined and do not extend beyond the categories explicitly listed. Operators running programs designed to habilitate or accommodate people with disabilities should note that § 93.04(C) expressly permits such targeted services.
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 § 93.04 defines the boundaries of the chapter's protections, so tenants should be aware that certain housing situations — such as renting a room directly from an owner-occupant living in the same single-family home — may fall outside the chapter's coverage for some protected classes. If a tenant believes a claimed exemption is being applied improperly or in bad faith, they may raise that issue as a defense or challenge in a complaint proceeding under the chapter. Tenants navigating questions about whether an exemption applies to their situation may benefit from consulting a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office familiar with Le Sueur's fair housing rules.
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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