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Stewartville, Minn., City Code ch. 10 §§ 1010, 1020, 1030 (2026) § 1020.05

Statute of Limitations. No action shall be brought for civil enforcement or criminal

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StewartvilleFair Housing & Anti-Discrimination

Operative Text

Stewartville, Minn., City Code ch. 10 §§ 1010, 1020, 1030 (2026) § 1020.05
    1020.05 Statute of Limitations. No action shall be brought for civil enforcement or criminal
prosecution unless the charge of alleged discriminatory practice shall have been filed with the City
    within 180 days from the occurrence of the practice.
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Plain English

Section 1020.05 of Stewartville, MN City Code establishes a 180-day time limit for pursuing fair housing complaints under the city's code. Any civil enforcement action or criminal prosecution based on an alleged discriminatory housing practice must be initiated by filing a charge with the City within 180 days of when the practice occurred. Claims filed after this window are barred from proceeding, regardless of their underlying merit.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under § 1020.05, the 180-day filing deadline applies to complaints brought against property owners and managers for alleged discriminatory practices. Operators who maintain thorough, date-stamped records of their rental decisions, communications, and policies are generally better positioned to respond to any complaint that is filed within that window. Being aware of this limitation period is part of understanding the overall fair housing framework in Stewartville's City Code Ch. 10 §§ 1020.xx.

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

For Tenants

Section 1020.05 sets a strict 180-day deadline from the date of an alleged discriminatory housing practice for a charge to be filed with the City of Stewartville. Individuals who believe they have experienced housing discrimination should be aware that waiting beyond this period may foreclose civil or criminal enforcement options under the local code. Tenant-rights organizations and fair housing agencies can provide general information about how this deadline interacts with other complaint processes, such as those available under state or federal fair housing law.

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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