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Provides legal advice and/or representation in cases involving:

• Denial of relocation benefits based on government displacement and non-return of security deposits

• Discrimination

• Eviction (Unlawful Detainer)

• Illegal lockouts and utility terminations by landlords

• Maintenance and repairs in rental housing

• Mortgage foreclosures and cancellations of contracts for deed

• Public and subsidized housing admissions and terminations

• Utility shut-offs

Provides legal services including:

• Creditor problems and harassment by bill collectors
• Contract-for-Deed issues
• Custody and visitation issues
• Divorce
• Evictions
• Family issues
• Fuel assistance
• Garnishment
• Housing code violations
• Landlord-tenant issues including leases, evictions, denials of subsidized housing, fair housing, repair issues, etc.
• Mortgage foreclosures
• Representation for General Assistance, MFIP, Food Benefits, and Medical Assistance
• Unemployment compensation
• Utilities
• Supplemental Security Income

Legal Clinics: Virtual advice regarding Bankruptcy, Family Law, and Social Security is available Home visits may be possible Legal Aid does not handle adoption, paternity, or wills, but special circumstance cases are considered Assistance may involve representation, advice, or referral. The demand for services is high and Legal Aid is unable to handle all requests for assistance. There are established case priorities and, in some instances, waiting lists have become necessary to allocate services. Advice appointments may occur in person, on the phone, electronically, at clinics, or outreach.

Legal assistance for housing discrimination including:

• Refusal to rent due to protected class status (gender, race, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, age, etc.)

• Refusal to make reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities, or other discrimination in terms and conditions of housing

• Assistance addressing discrimination regarding businesses, education, employment, housing, public accommodations and public services

• Coordination of activities with community groups and organizations involved in human rights issues

• Facilitation of no-fault mediation for citizens and out-of-court resolutions

• Sponsorship for enrichment activities that celebrate diversity

Provides legal advice and representation for housing issues related to eviction, mortgage foreclosure, poor housing conditions, Section 8, accessibility issues for disabled individuals, or discrimination.

Attorneys from the Volunteer Lawyers Network spend about 15 - 30 minutes per client providing legal advice and/or brief legal services on immigration, employment law, and other legal issues. NOTE: Persons receive free legal advice, not representation, from an attorney

The Minneapolis Civil Rights Ordinance specifies that it is illegal to discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex (including sexual harassment and pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, and by a registered domestic partner. The Civil Rights Ordinance prohibits discrimination in these areas:

• Labor organization membership and referrals
• Employment, including employment agencies, employment information, and employment advertisement
• Real estate, including broker/sales person, rental, lease, and sales
• Professional organizations
• Credit and lending
• Public accommodations
• Public service
• Educational institutions
• Business
• Reprisal, including aiding and abetting discrimination, concealing discriminatory acts, and opposing discrimination
• Coercion in housing

The Complaint Investigation Division investigates all complaints of discrimination which fall under the jurisdiction of the Minneapolis Civil Rights Ordinance. The CID staff act as neutral investigators, gather information from all parties, and complete impartial investigations. The Department is a Federal Employment Practices Agency (FEPA). If your case is an employment case or involves a labor organization, it may be dual filed with the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission (EEOC), which has separate jurisdictional requirements. By dual filing your case, your federal rights as well as your city rights are protected.

Civil rights advocacy organization for Muslims in Minnesota Focus is on hate crimes, bias crimes, employment rights, and other forms of religious and racial discrimination.

Provides advice and representation on education-related problems, with a focus on:

• Bullying and harassment in schools

• Education of English language learners

• Education of students experiencing homelessness

• Racial discrimination and bias in schools

• School expulsions and some suspensions

• Special education services for students with disabilities

Provides legal advice and/or representation in cases involving:

• Denial of relocation benefits based on government displacement and non-return of security deposits

• Discrimination

• Eviction (Unlawful Detainer)

• Illegal lockouts and utility terminations by landlords

• Maintenance and repairs in rental housing

• Mortgage foreclosures and cancellations of contracts for deed

• Public and subsidized housing admissions and terminations

• Utility shut-offs

Provides legal advice and/or representation in cases involving:

• Denial of relocation benefits based on government displacement and non-return of security deposits

• Discrimination

• Eviction (Unlawful Detainer)

• Illegal lockouts and utility terminations by landlords

• Maintenance and repairs in rental housing

• Mortgage foreclosures and cancellations of contracts for deed

• Public and subsidized housing admissions and terminations

• Utility shut-offs

Provides legal services including:

• Creditor problems and harassment by bill collectors
• Contract-for-Deed issues
• Custody and visitation issues
• Divorce
• Evictions
• Family issues
• Fuel assistance
• Garnishment
• Housing code violations
• Landlord-tenant issues including leases, evictions, denials of subsidized housing, fair housing, repair issues, etc.
• Mortgage foreclosures
• Representation for General Assistance, MFIP, Food Benefits, and Medical Assistance
• Unemployment compensation
• Utilities
• Supplemental Security Income

Legal Clinics: Virtual advice regarding Bankruptcy, Family Law, and Social Security is available Home visits may be possible Legal Aid does not handle adoption, paternity, or wills, but special circumstance cases are considered Assistance may involve representation, advice, or referral. The demand for services is high and Legal Aid is unable to handle all requests for assistance. There are established case priorities and, in some instances, waiting lists have become necessary to allocate services. Advice appointments may occur in person, on the phone, electronically, at clinics, or outreach.

Serves as the single point of contact for the City of Minneapolis for non-emergency requests for information and services. Mayor and City Council Contact Information

• City Hall Information Line: (612)673-3000 or 3-1-1

• Blooming Boulevards

• Domestic Partnership Registration, (612)673-2216

• Elections and Voter Registration

• Graffiti Hotline

• Mississippi Mile Hotline

• Neighborhood Association Information, (612)673-3737

• Neighborhood Revitalization Program (NRP) Revitalizes neighborhoods based on plans created by citizens and local government

• Pollution and Noise Control

• Property Tax Information, (612)673-3000

• Public Affairs

• Film, Video and Recording

• Public Works

• Recycling Collection, Organics Recycling (612)673-2917

• Rental Problems-Housing Services

• Sidewalks: Call to report badly cracked, broken, or unshoveled walks

• Sign Language Coordinator

• Skyways; Call for maps and information on hours

• Voter registration and election information: https://vote.minneapolismn.gov/

• Water Emergency, (612)673-5600; Water problems, answered 24-hours-a-day

• Yellow Ribbon: Resources and support for local service members, veterans and their families.

• Zoning Information

Animals:

• Animal Adoption

• Animal Control, (612)673-6222

• Animal Licenses and permits

• Animal rescue

• Barking Dog Complaints

Assessor, City:

• General Information

• Homestead Information, (612)348-3046 or email [email protected]

• Real Estate Information

• This Old House Program

Attorney, City:

• City of Minneapolis Attorney

Automobiles:

• Abandoned on Private Land

• Abandoned on Streets

• Impound Lot, (612)673-5777; 50 Van White Memorial Boulevard, Minneapolis 55405 (as of 11/21 new office is located within the current Impound Lot site with improved access and new entrance)

Bicycles:

• Bicycle Registration

• Information on Stolen and Recovered, (612)673-5665

City Council:

• General Information

• Council Meeting Schedule

• Ordinance Information

• Civil Rights - Minneapolis

• Communication

• Film, Video and Recording

Community Planning and Economic Development:

• General Information

• Business Association Information

• Business Development

• Business Licensing

• Business Loans

• Energy and Property Improvement Loans

• Homeowner Assistance

• Sale of Vacant Lots

Employment:

• City Employment

• Employment Training

• Jobs Hot Line, (612)673-2282 option 1 or visit website

Fire:

• Emergency, 9-1-1

• Administration

• Fire Prevention

• Broken Fire Hydrants, business hours (612)673-3000 or 3-1-1; after hours (612)673-5600

Garbage Collection:

• (612)673-2917; Call for schedules, garbage cart damage or theft, and information on the collection of large items, leaves, and yard waste.

Health:

• Health and Family Support

• Food Sanitation Concerns

Housing:

• Building Codes

• Building Permits

• Energy Conservation, (612)335-5858

• Home Improvement: visit website

• Homestead Information

• Housing Complaints

• Inspections

• Mortgage Loans

• Public Housing Authority, (612)342-1400

• Renters rights and resources, visit website

• Rubbish and Weed Complaints

• Section 8 Housing, (612)342-1480

• Tenant Advocacy and housing counseling, (612)673-3000 or 3-1-1 for tenants and landlords living in Minneapolis

Libraries:

• General Information

Licenses:

• Bicycle (registration)

• Driver and Vehicle Licenses, (612)348-8240

• General Information on Licenses and Locations, (612)348-8240

• Business Licenses

• Handgun Licenses

Minneapolis Community Development Agency:

• General Information

• Business Association Information

• Business Licensing

• Business Loans

• Energy and Property Improvement Loans

• Homeowner Assistance

• Sale of Vacant Lots

Minneapolis Maps:

• General Information

• Ward and Precinct

Parking:

• Parking Cards

• Hooded Meters

• Out of Order Meters

• Monthly and Event Parking

• Permits for Critical Areas

• Ramp and Lot Maintenance

Parks and Recreation:

• Boulevard Trees, (612)230-6400

• Park Information, (612)230-6400

• Park Maintenance, (612)230-6400

Police:

• Emergency, 9-1-1

• Administration

• Civilian Police Review: Call to report alleged abuse of Minneapolis Police Authority

• Community Crime Prevention SAFE

• Report crimes that do not require an emergency police response (i.e., property damage, non-violent theft report, traffic and parking issues, other report-only calls).Can also visit website to file a police report online.

Records:

• Birth, Death and Marriage, (612)348-8240

• Real Estate, (612)348-3011

Schools:

• Minneapolis Public, (612)668-0000 Call for phone numbers and addresses of schools, faculty and staff, School Board Members, and enrollment information

• Senior Ombudsman

Sewer Emergency:

• Business Hours

• After hours, (612)673-5600

• Call if your drains are backed up

Snow Emergencies:

• (612)348-SNOW(7669) Call 24 hour hotline for up-to-date plowing schedules and parking restrictions. To sign up on-line to receive snow emergency alerts go to: www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/snow/esubscribe.asp; Impound Lot, 50 Van White Memorial Boulevard, Minneapolis 55405 (as of 11/21 new office is located within the current Impound Lot site with improved access and new entrance)

• Snow Plowing and Sanding

Streets and Alleys:

• Block Party Permits

• Storm Drain Repair

• Parade and Race Permits

• Parkway Lights Out

• Pothole Repair

• Street and Alley Maintenance
• Street Lights Out, Metal Poles

• Street Lights Out, Wooden Poles (Xcel), (800)960-6235

• Street Use Permits - General

Utility Billing Office:

• (612)673-1114 or 3-1-1; Call for all water, sewer, and solid waste billing questions

Provides legal services including:

• Creditor problems and harassment by bill collectors
• Contract-for-Deed issues
• Custody and visitation issues
• Divorce
• Evictions
• Family issues
• Fuel assistance
• Garnishment
• Housing code violations
• Landlord-tenant issues including leases, evictions, denials of subsidized housing, fair housing, repair issues, etc.
• Mortgage foreclosures
• Representation for General Assistance, MFIP, Food Benefits, and Medical Assistance
• Unemployment compensation
• Utilities
• Supplemental Security Income

Legal Clinics: Virtual advice regarding Bankruptcy, Family Law, and Social Security is available Home visits may be possible Legal Aid does not handle adoption, paternity, or wills, but special circumstance cases are considered Assistance may involve representation, advice, or referral. The demand for services is high and Legal Aid is unable to handle all requests for assistance. There are established case priorities and, in some instances, waiting lists have become necessary to allocate services. Advice appointments may occur in person, on the phone, electronically, at clinics, or outreach.

Accepts and investigates charges of employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, equal pay, and disability.

Provides legal advice and/or representation in cases involving:

• Denial of relocation benefits based on government displacement and non-return of security deposits

• Discrimination

• Eviction (Unlawful Detainer)

• Illegal lockouts and utility terminations by landlords

• Maintenance and repairs in rental housing

• Mortgage foreclosures and cancellations of contracts for deed

• Public and subsidized housing admissions and terminations

• Utility shut-offs

Enforces Minnesota Human Rights Act by investigation and conciliation of charges of discrimination. Complaints can be made by anyone who feels that she/he has been discriminated against in the areas of:

• Business on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or sexual orientation

• Credit on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, public assistance, or sexual orientation

• Education on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, public assistance, age, or sexual orientation

• Employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, public assistance, age, sexual orientation, familial status, or local human rights commission activity

• Housing on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, public assistance, sexual orientation, or familial status

• Public accommodations on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, or sexual orientation

• Public services on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, disability, public assistance, or sexual orientation

The Discrimination Helpline allows Minnesotans who experience or witness bias and discrimination to report incidents to the Minnesota Department of Human Rights

Legal services and representation provided to victims as they interact with the various systems that may be related to sexual assault. These include the criminal justice system, law enforcement, governmental entities, social services, civil attorneys and others. An attorney and legal advocate work specifically with victim/survivors on the sometimes complicated issues that can arise as a result of sexual violence. Legal services for victims of sexual assault including:

• Applying for a protection order, known as an Order for Protection (OFP) or Harassment Restraining Orders (HRO)

• Applying for Crime Victim Reparations (reimbursement for expenses due to the violence)

• Applying for the Safe at Home Address Confidentiality Program

• Assistance Writing Victim Impact Statements

• Attending court and campus hearings

• Ending a lease due to sexual violence

• Follow up interviews with law enforcement or educational institutions

• Legal advice and representation in civil legal matters including:

• Divorce, child custody, and paternity

• Employment

• Housing (landlord/tenant disputes)

• Immigration

• Orders for Protection/Harassment Restraining Orders

• Title IX (prohibits sex-based discrimination in any school or any other education program)

• Provide information about the criminal justice process

• Reporting sexual violence, including trafficking and exploitation

• Safety planning

Responds to inquiries about human rights violations

Provides advice and representation on education-related problems, with a focus on:

• Bullying and harassment in schools

• Education of English language learners

• Education of students experiencing homelessness

• Racial discrimination and bias in schools

• School expulsions and some suspensions

• Special education services for students with disabilities

Provides legal services including:

• Creditor problems and harassment by bill collectors
• Contract-for-Deed issues
• Custody and visitation issues
• Divorce
• Evictions
• Family issues
• Fuel assistance
• Garnishment
• Housing code violations
• Landlord-tenant issues including leases, evictions, denials of subsidized housing, fair housing, repair issues, etc.
• Mortgage foreclosures
• Representation for General Assistance, MFIP, Food Benefits, and Medical Assistance
• Unemployment compensation
• Utilities
• Supplemental Security Income

Legal Clinics: Virtual advice regarding Bankruptcy, Family Law, and Social Security is available Home visits may be possible Legal Aid does not handle adoption, paternity, or wills, but special circumstance cases are considered Assistance may involve representation, advice, or referral. The demand for services is high and Legal Aid is unable to handle all requests for assistance. There are established case priorities and, in some instances, waiting lists have become necessary to allocate services. Advice appointments may occur in person, on the phone, electronically, at clinics, or outreach.

Provides legal advice and/or representation in cases involving:

• Denial of relocation benefits based on government displacement and non-return of security deposits

• Discrimination

• Eviction (Unlawful Detainer)

• Illegal lockouts and utility terminations by landlords

• Maintenance and repairs in rental housing

• Mortgage foreclosures and cancellations of contracts for deed

• Public and subsidized housing admissions and terminations

• Utility shut-offs

Provides advice and representation on education-related problems, with a focus on:

• Bullying and harassment in schools

• Education of English language learners

• Education of students experiencing homelessness

• Racial discrimination and bias in schools

• School expulsions and some suspensions

• Special education services for students with disabilities

Provides advice and representation on education-related problems, with a focus on:

• Bullying and harassment in schools

• Education of English language learners

• Education of students experiencing homelessness

• Racial discrimination and bias in schools

• School expulsions and some suspensions

• Special education services for students with disabilities

Provides legal advice and representation to renters from:

• Discrimination

• Evictions

• Landlord harassment

• Poor housing conditions and secure emergency repairs

• Prevent unlawful lockouts

• Secure emergency rent assistance

• Utility shutoff