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Omaha, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. IV (2026) § 13-372

Enforcement of subpoenas

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Verified 10/12/2026 · Next check 11/11/2026
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Operative Text

Omaha, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. IV (2026) § 13-372
If either the respondent or the director fails to comply with a subpoena issued under section 13-371 of this article, the party on whose behalf the subpoena was issued may petition the district court to enforce the subpoena.
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Plain English

Under Omaha, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. IV § 13-372, when a subpoena issued in connection with a housing complaint proceeding goes unanswered—whether by the respondent or by the director—the party who requested that subpoena has a formal avenue to seek court intervention. Specifically, that party may petition the district court to compel compliance with the subpoena. This provision ensures that the subpoena process established under the preceding section carries real legal weight and is not simply advisory.

Written by anthropic/claude-sonnet-4.6 · Reviewed on October 5, 2026

Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Property owners and managers named as respondents in a complaint proceeding should be aware that subpoenas issued under the related ordinance carry court-enforceable authority, as confirmed by Omaha, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. IV § 13-372. A compliant operator generally responds to any subpoena received in a timely and complete manner to avoid the opposing party seeking district court enforcement. Operators who believe a subpoena is improper typically address that concern through appropriate legal channels rather than simply ignoring the subpoena.

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 § 13-372 gives tenants who have obtained a subpoena in a housing complaint proceeding a path to district court if the other side fails to comply with that subpoena. This means the subpoena process is backed by judicial enforcement, not just administrative authority. Tenants navigating this process may find it helpful to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with Omaha's housing ordinance procedures.

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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Neb. Rev. Stat. § 13-371
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