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Omaha, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. IV (2026) § 13-367

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Verified 10/12/2026 · Next check 11/11/2026
OmahaFair Housing & Anti-Discrimination

Operative Text

Omaha, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. IV (2026) § 13-367
The director may not issue a charge under this section regarding an alleged discriminatory housing practice after the beginning of the trial of a civil action commenced by the aggrieved party under an act of Congress or a state law seeking relief with respect to that discriminatory housing practice.
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Plain English

Under Omaha, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. IV § 13-367, once a civil trial has begun in a federal or state court over an alleged discriminatory housing practice, the city's director loses authority to issue an administrative charge covering that same practice. This rule prevents parallel administrative and judicial proceedings from running simultaneously once litigation has reached the trial stage. The provision draws a clear boundary between the city's administrative enforcement process and the courts.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Property owners and managers subject to a fair housing complaint should be aware that Omaha, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. IV § 13-367 limits when the director can issue an administrative charge. Once a civil trial has commenced in federal or state court over the same alleged discriminatory housing practice, the administrative charge pathway is no longer available for that matter. Operators generally track the status of any related court proceedings, as the forum in which a complaint is being resolved can affect which enforcement mechanisms remain open.

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

For Tenants

Omaha, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. IV § 13-367 is relevant to aggrieved parties who have filed a civil lawsuit under federal or state law over a discriminatory housing practice. Once that civil trial begins, the city director can no longer issue an administrative charge for the same conduct, which means the judicial forum becomes the primary avenue for relief at that point. Tenants navigating these overlapping options may benefit from consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand how the choice of forum affects available remedies.

General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.

Generated October 5, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.

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