I HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT MY RIGHTS

 

  • St. Louis Park Human Rights Commission            952-924-2184          www.stlouispark.org

Advises the City Council on how to ensure equal opportunity and participation in housing, employment, public ervice, public accommodations and education. Provides referrals to agencies that can assist you in understanding your rights. Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.

  • Minnesota Department of Human Rights (MDHR)      651-539-1100

        625 Robert St. North, St. Paul                                   www.humanrights.state.mn.us
   MDHR is a neutral state agency that investigates charges of illegal discrimination, ensures that businesses seeking state contracts are in compliance with equal opportunity requirements, and strives to eliminate discrimination by educating Minnesotans about their rights and responsibilities under the state Human Rights Act.

I HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT MY RIGHTS AS A RENTER


  • HOME Line                                                     612-728-5767

        3455 Bloomington Ave, Minneapolis             www.homelinemn.org
Legal Advice on leases, security deposits back, repair problems, eviction or other renter-related questions.

  • Mid-Minnesota Legal Assistance / Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis      612-334-5970

www.mylegalaid.org
Legal assistance in housing cases including evictions, repairs, Section 8, public housing, etc.

  • Community Action Partnership of Suburban Hennepin (CAPSH)            952-933-9639

        8800 Highway 7 Suite 401, St. Louis Park 55426                                     www.capsh.org
Tenant training classes are available to teach people what they need to know to be a successful renter. The classes offer a variety of topics including: Types of rental housing and leases, determining what you can afford, leasing with a poor credit or rental history, landlord responsibilities, tenant responsibilities and conflicts between landlords and tenants. Classes are open to the public. 

  • Minnesota Attorney General                          651-296-6196

       445 Minnesota Street St. Paul, MN 55101       www.ag.state.mn.us
A landlord/tenant handbook is available.

  • Community Legal Education Project             612-588-2099          www.lawhelp.mn.org

Publishes fact sheets on housing issues, apartment search, repairs, etc.

  • Housing Link                                                   612-522-2500

        275 Market Street, Minneapolis                      www.housinglink.org
Search for rental property.                                                                                                                                              

GOOD TO KNOW

Bring building problems to the attention of the building caretaker or manager. If the program is not corrected, call the St. Louis Park Inspections Department at 952-924-2682 about broken windows, insect infestation, lack of heat or water, electrical problems or inoperable smoke detectors.