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Saint Paul, Minn., Legis. Code ch. 183 § 183.26

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Saint Paul, Minn., Legis. Code ch. 183 § 183.26
The provisions of this chapter shall be construed liberally for the accomplishment of the purposes thereof. Nothing contained in this chapter shall be deemed to repeal any of the provisions of the civil rights law or of any other law of this city relating to discrimination because of race, creed, religion, color, sex, sexual or affectional orientation, national origin, ancestry, familial status, age, disability, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.
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Saint Paul Legislative Code ch. 183 § 183.26 establishes that the rules in Chapter 183 are to be read broadly and in favor of achieving the chapter's stated goals. It also makes clear that nothing in Chapter 183 overrides or cancels out existing civil rights protections under city law, including those covering race, religion, sex, disability, familial status, and other protected characteristics. The two bodies of law—Chapter 183 and civil rights ordinances—are meant to coexist and reinforce one another.

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For Property Managers

Under § 183.26, property owners and managers should understand that Chapter 183 is interpreted expansively, meaning ambiguities in the chapter's requirements tend to be resolved in favor of the chapter's protective purposes. Compliance with Chapter 183 does not substitute for compliance with Saint Paul's civil rights laws; both sets of obligations apply simultaneously. Operators generally maintain separate awareness of fair-housing and anti-discrimination duties alongside any rent-related requirements in Chapter 183.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Section 183.26 means that tenants can expect courts and administrators to interpret Chapter 183 in the way that best fulfills its protective goals, rather than narrowly. Importantly, this provision confirms that civil rights protections—covering characteristics such as race, disability, familial status, and others—remain fully intact alongside Chapter 183 rights. Tenants who believe they have experienced discrimination may explore complaints through city civil rights channels or consult a tenant-rights organization, as § 183.26 makes clear those protections are not diminished by anything in 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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