Residential Envrionment
Newcomers to area neighborhoods, especially those coming from other countries, sometimes need help becoming familiar with the expectations associated with occupying a residence. Just as majority community neighborhoods need education in cultural differences and other diversity issues, so do newcomers to those neighborhoods need education about the majority culture. As a community, we need to respect the board range of cultural traditions that our residents represent. We also need to be aware of the differences among us and to be clear on the rules that regulate our behavior.
| Program | Familiarize minority newcomers with the laws and cultural expectations related to owning or renting residences in Olmsted County, especially landlord-tenant responsibilities, lease requirements, home maintenance expectations, and expectations related to the neighborhood. |
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| Customers | Minority newcomers to the community. |
| Responsible Parties | Inter-cultural Mutual Assistance Association; Olmsted County Housing and Redevelopment Authority; Community Housing Partnership; and area Diversity Resources. |
| Measures of Effectiveness | Measures of Effectiveness Complaints related to misunderstood expectations received by Human Rights Commission or others; neighborhood and minority resident surveys. |
