Maplewood, Minn., City Code ch. 12, art. XIII § 12-622
Fair Housing Act
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Licensee shall adhere to the requirements of the Fair Housing Act.
Maplewood City Code ch. 12, art. XIII § 12-622 requires that any licensee operating under this chapter comply with the Fair Housing Act, the federal law that prohibits discrimination in housing based on protected characteristics such as race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and disability. The provision does not create new substantive rights beyond those already established by federal law, but it ties Fair Housing Act compliance directly to the conditions of holding a local license. Violations of the underlying federal law therefore also implicate local licensing obligations.
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Under Maplewood City Code ch. 12, art. XIII § 12-622, operators holding a local license are expected to conduct all rental-related activities — including advertising, tenant screening, lease terms, and property access — in a manner consistent with Fair Housing Act requirements. Compliant operators typically maintain written non-discrimination policies, train staff on protected-class rules, and document their tenant-selection criteria uniformly. Because this provision ties Fair Housing Act compliance to licensure, a substantiated violation could put a license at risk in addition to triggering federal or state remedies.
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Maplewood City Code ch. 12, art. XIII § 12-622 means that a licensed housing provider in Maplewood is obligated to follow the Fair Housing Act as a condition of their local license, giving tenants and applicants an additional local hook when a potential violation occurs. Individuals who believe they have experienced housing discrimination may consider filing a complaint with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, contacting a local fair housing organization, or raising the violation in the context of a local licensing proceeding. Consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with both federal Fair Housing Act protections and Maplewood's licensing framework can help clarify which enforcement paths may be available.
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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