Stewartville, Minn., City Code ch. 10 §§ 1010, 1020, 1030 (2026) § 1020.07
Violation a Misdemeanor. Every person shall violate a provision of this Chapter when
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1020.07 Violation a Misdemeanor. Every person shall violate a provision of this Chapter when
he or she performs an act thereby prohibited or declared unlawful or fails to act when such failure
shall be thereby prohibited or declared unlawful or shall perform an act prohibited or declared
unlawful or fails to act when such failure shall be prohibited or declared unlawful by a Code
adopted by reference by this Chapter, and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished as for a
misdemeanor except as shall be otherwise stated in specific provisions of this section.
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City of Stewartville Chapter 10 Building and Housing
Section 1030 - Crime Free HousingSection 1020.07 of Stewartville, MN City Code Chapter 10 establishes that any person who either performs an act prohibited by the Fair Housing chapter—or by any code adopted by reference within it—or who fails to act when such action is required, commits a violation. Upon conviction, that violation is treated as a misdemeanor under Minnesota law, unless a specific provision within the section states a different penalty. The rule applies to any person subject to the chapter's requirements, whether they act or fail to act in a prohibited manner.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 1020.07 of Stewartville's City Code Chapter 10, property owners and managers who fail to comply with the Fair Housing provisions—or any code incorporated by reference into that chapter—risk criminal misdemeanor exposure upon conviction. Compliant operators generally maintain documented fair housing policies, train staff on prohibited conduct, and promptly address any practices that could be construed as unlawful under the chapter. Keeping records of leasing decisions and maintenance responses is a common practice among operators seeking to demonstrate adherence to Chapter 10's requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 1020.07 of Stewartville City Code Chapter 10 provides that violations of the Fair Housing chapter—including failures to act as required—are punishable as misdemeanors upon conviction, which signals the seriousness with which the city treats these protections. Tenants who believe a landlord has violated a provision of this chapter may report the conduct to the City of Stewartville or consult a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on available complaint processes. Because § 1020.07 carries criminal-level consequences, tenants may also wish to consult with a licensed attorney familiar with Minnesota housing law to understand how this provision applies to their circumstances.
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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