You can start a lawsuit to stop the discrimination and sometimes get money damages. If you need quick action to get an apartment you were denied, to stop harassment, or to avoid an eviction, a lawsuit may be your best bet. If you have a low income, call your legal aid office.
If you have a low income, call:
- The Housing Discrimination Law Project (612) 334-5970
OR
- Housing Equality Law Project (651) 222-4731
You can also look for help from government agencies that enforce housing discrimination laws. They investigate at no charge to you. If they find discrimination, they will see if an agreement can be reached. If no agreement is reached, the agency may file a case against the person who discriminated against you. These agencies are:
MN Department of Human Rights
Griggs Midway Building
540 Fairview Ave. North, Suite201
St. Paul, MN 55104
Phone: 1 (833) 454-0148
TTY: (651) 296-1283
www.mn.gov/mdhr/
MN Department of Human Rights – St Cloud
City Hall
400 Second St South
St. Cloud, MN 56301
Phone: (320) 650-3133
www.mn.gov/mdhr/
Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
77 West Jackson Boulevard
Chicago, IL 60604-3507
Phone: (800) 765-9372
www.hud.gov
Whatever you do, act fast. In most cases, you need to file a complaint or lawsuit within 1 or sometimes 2 years.