On September 7th, 2021 a Public Housing Civil Rights Class Action Lawsuit was filed on behalf of Public Housing Tenants in Minneapolis against The City of Minneapolis, Minneapolis Public Housing Authority, and Community Housing Resources (MPHA’s nonprofit).

This class-action lawsuit challenges the egregious discriminatory practices that have forced tenants to endure hazardous living conditions. It alleges that the City of Minneapolis has discriminated against public housing residents on the basis of public assistance. It also names MPHA and Community Housing Resources as defendants, alleging that they breached the terms of their leases by failing to obtain rental licenses and inspections and respond to maintenance requests. The lawsuit goes on to assert consumer protection and housing law violations against all three defendants.

This is an exciting time for public housing residents in Minneapolis. For years the City and MPHA have refused to engage with residents. Now, we are heard!

If you have any questions or need more information see the below press release and the contacts of the law firms handling the case.
Press Release: https://www.nka.com/news-and-articles/mpha-release.html