Oakdale, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 7 § 7-17
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 law enforcement agencies relating to criminal activity, suspected criminal activity, suspicious occurrences or public safety concerns. This section shall not prohibit eviction of tenants from a dwelling unit for unlawful conduct of a tenant or invitee or violation of any rules, regulations or lease terms other than a prohibition against the lawful contact of law enforcement agencies.
Oakdale Code of Ordinances ch. 7 § 7-17 establishes an anti-retaliation rule protecting tenants who contact law enforcement in good faith about criminal activity, suspected criminal activity, suspicious occurrences, or public safety concerns. Landlords are prohibited from evicting, threatening to evict, or taking any other punitive action against a tenant because of such contacts. The rule does not shield tenants from eviction based on their own unlawful conduct or lease violations unrelated to contacting law enforcement.
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Under Oakdale Code of Ordinances ch. 7 § 7-17, compliant property operators take care to ensure that no eviction notice, rent increase, service reduction, or other adverse action is taken against a tenant in response to that tenant's good-faith calls to law enforcement. Operators document the independent, non-retaliatory basis for any enforcement action they do take, such as a lease violation or unlawful conduct by the tenant or a guest. Maintaining clear, contemporaneous records of lease compliance issues helps demonstrate that any action taken is grounded in legitimate grounds rather than a tenant's protected contact with law enforcement.
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Oakdale Code of Ordinances ch. 7 § 7-17 gives tenants the right to contact law enforcement about criminal activity, suspicious occurrences, or public safety concerns without facing eviction, threats of eviction, or other punitive responses from their landlord. If a tenant believes an adverse action was taken in retaliation for such a call, that belief may form the basis of a defense in eviction proceedings or a complaint with the appropriate local authority. Tenants who believe their rights under this section have been violated may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand the options available to them.
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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