Maple Grove, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 10, art. XII § 10-412
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 the compliance official regarding a licensee's compliance with this article or 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 lawful lease terms.
Maple Grove Code of Ordinances ch. 10, art. XII § 10-412 establishes an anti-retaliation rule that protects tenants who make good-faith reports to compliance officials or law enforcement about safety, criminal activity, or a landlord's compliance with local rules. A landlord covered by this article may not evict, threaten to evict, or take other punitive measures against a tenant simply because that tenant made such a report. The protection does not extend to shielding tenants from eviction based on their own unlawful conduct or violations of valid lease terms.
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Under Maple Grove Code of Ordinances ch. 10, art. XII § 10-412, compliant licensees generally ensure that any eviction or adverse action taken against a tenant is grounded in documented lease violations, unlawful conduct, or other legitimate grounds—never in a tenant's good-faith contact with compliance officials or law enforcement. Property managers typically maintain clear records that distinguish the basis for any adverse action from any prior tenant complaints or reports. Operators who conflate tenant reporting activity with grounds for eviction risk running afoul of this provision's explicit prohibitions.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 10-412 of the Maple Grove Code of Ordinances ch. 10, art. XII gives tenants the right to contact compliance officials or law enforcement about safety concerns, suspected criminal activity, or a landlord's compliance with local rules without facing eviction or other punitive responses as a result. If a tenant believes an eviction or adverse action was taken in retaliation for such a report, that belief may be relevant to proceedings before the appropriate local authority or as a defense in an eviction proceeding. Tenants in this situation may consider reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office to understand the options available under this provision.
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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