Saint Paul, Minn., Legis. Code ch. 183 § 183.22
Injunctions
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If, at any time after the filing of a charge, the director has reason to believe that a respondent has engaged in any unlawful discriminatory practice, the director may file a petition in the district court in the county in which the subject of the complaint occurs, or in a county in which the respondent resides or transacts business, seeking appropriate temporary relief against the respondent, pending final determination of proceedings under this chapter, including an order or decree restraining the respondent from doing or procuring an act tending to render ineffectual an order the director may enter with respect to the complaint. The court shall have power to grant temporary relief as it deems just and proper in accordance with the provisions of the Minnesota Rules of Civil Procedure. All hearings under this section shall be given precedence as nearly as practicable over all other pending civil actions.
Saint Paul Legislative Code ch. 183 § 183.22 authorizes the city's director to seek emergency court intervention against a respondent accused of unlawful discriminatory practices before a final ruling is reached. Once a charge has been filed, the director may petition a district court for temporary relief—such as a restraining order—to prevent the respondent from taking actions that would undermine any eventual order. Courts handling these petitions are directed to prioritize them over most other pending civil matters, and any temporary relief granted must align with the Minnesota Rules of Civil Procedure.
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Under Saint Paul Legislative Code ch. 183 § 183.22, property owners and managers facing a discrimination charge should be aware that the city director can seek court-ordered temporary restrictions before any final determination is made. Operators who maintain consistent, documented, non-discriminatory practices in their leasing and management activities are generally better positioned to demonstrate compliance throughout such proceedings. Keeping thorough records of all tenant interactions, policies, and decisions is a common practice among compliant housing providers.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Saint Paul Legislative Code ch. 183 § 183.22 provides a mechanism that can offer protection to complainants even while a discrimination case is still pending—the director may ask a court to temporarily restrain a respondent from taking actions that could make a final remedy meaningless. If you believe a landlord is engaging in unlawful discriminatory practices, filing a charge with the appropriate city office can trigger this protective process. Tenant-rights organizations in Saint Paul can help explain how this provision fits into the broader complaint and enforcement process under Chapter 183.
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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