Montevideo, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 6 (2026) § 5-6-4
ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES
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A. Enforcement Agency: The Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City (hereinafter referred to as "HRA") is designated as the enforcement agency for this Chapter and shall have the power to receive, hear and determine complaints as provided herein. B. Investigate Violations; Exercise Criminal Or Civil Procedures: The HRA shall promptly investigate, upon complaint or upon its own motion, any violations of this Chapter. If after investigation, it shall have reason to believe a violation has occurred, it may refer the matter to the City Attorney for criminal prosecution, initiate civil enforcement procedures as herein provided, or enter into a settlement agreement which, when approved by the HRA, shall have the same force as an HRA order. (Ord. 530, 11-20-1978)
Montevideo Ch. 6 Fair Housing § 5-6-4 establishes the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) as the designated body responsible for enforcing the city's fair housing rules. The HRA is empowered to receive and investigate complaints—either in response to a filed complaint or on its own initiative—and to determine whether a violation has occurred. When a violation is found, the HRA may pursue criminal prosecution through the City Attorney, initiate civil enforcement, or reach a settlement agreement that carries the same legal weight as a formal HRA order.
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Under Montevideo Ch. 6 Fair Housing § 5-6-4, property owners and managers operating in the city should be aware that the HRA can open an investigation based on a complaint from any party or entirely on its own motion, without waiting for a formal complaint to be filed. Operators who maintain clear fair housing policies, document their practices, and respond promptly to any HRA inquiry are generally better positioned to demonstrate compliance. A settlement agreement reached with the HRA under this section carries the same binding force as a direct HRA order, so any resolution of an investigation carries real legal weight.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Montevideo Ch. 6 Fair Housing § 5-6-4 gives tenants a direct path to relief by allowing them to file a complaint with the HRA, which is required to promptly investigate any reported fair housing violation. The HRA also has the authority to act on its own if it becomes aware of a potential violation, meaning enforcement is not solely dependent on an individual complaint. Tenants who believe their fair housing rights have been violated may consider contacting the HRA directly, reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization, or consulting with a legal aid provider 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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