Minn. Stat. § 363A § 363A.30
DISTRICT COURT, REVIEW ORDERS OF PANEL OR EXAMINER; ENFORCEMENT; MISDEMEANOR.
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Subdivision 1.Appeal. The commissioner or a person aggrieved by a final decision of the department reached after a hearing held pursuant to section 363A.29 may seek judicial review in accordance with chapter 14. The attorney general shall represent on appeal, a charging party who prevailed at a hearing authorized by section 363A.29, subdivision 2, if the charging party requests representation within ten days after receipt of the petition for appeal. Subd. 2.Review procedure. The judicial review proceedings shall be in accordance with chapter 14. Subd. 3.Enforcement. When a respondent fails or refuses to comply with a final decision of the department, the commissioner may file with the court administrator of district court in the judicial district in which the hearing was held a petition requesting the court to order the respondent to comply with the order of the department. Thereupon the court shall issue an order to show cause directed to the respondent why an order directing compliance should not be issued. If the panel or examiner has ordered an award of damages pursuant to section 363A.30, the court shall enter judgment on the order or modified order in the same manner as in the case of an order of the district court, as provided in section 546.27. Subd. 4.Unfair discriminatory practice a misdemeanor. In addition to all other remedies provided under this chapter, every person who commits an unfair discriminatory act as set forth in section 363A.11, or aids, abets, incites, compels, or coerces another to do so, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
Minn. Stat. § 363A.30 establishes the procedures for appealing, reviewing, and enforcing final decisions made by the Minnesota Department of Human Rights after a discrimination hearing. A party who loses or wins at the department level can seek judicial review under chapter 14, and the attorney general may represent a prevailing charging party on appeal if requested promptly. Beyond appeals, courts can compel compliance with department orders, and committing an unfair discriminatory act under this chapter is also classified as a misdemeanor.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Minn. Stat. § 363A.30, property owners and managers who are subject to a final department decision should be aware that noncompliance can trigger a district court enforcement petition filed by the commissioner, potentially resulting in a court-ordered compliance judgment. Operators who have been found to have committed an unfair discriminatory practice also face misdemeanor criminal exposure in addition to civil remedies. Compliant operators generally maintain records of any department proceedings and respond to orders within required timeframes to avoid escalating enforcement.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Minn. Stat. § 363A.30 provides tenants who prevail in a Minnesota Department of Human Rights hearing with meaningful enforcement tools, including the ability to have the commissioner petition a district court to compel a noncompliant respondent to follow the department's order. If a respondent appeals, a tenant who prevailed may be entitled to representation by the attorney general, provided a request is made within ten days of receiving the appeal petition. Tenants navigating these processes may benefit from contacting a tenant-rights organization or consulting with an attorney familiar with Minnesota human rights 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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