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City of Minneapolis, Renter Rights

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Relocation

You may be able to get financial help with relocation.

Financial help with relocation

Relocation help is defined as three months' rent.

You may be able to get relocation help if:

Need to move out of your rental unit due to code violation by the owner or manager

The rental license of your building is revoked or cancelled by the City

The rental license for your building is applied for but denied

You live in Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing (NOAH), your building is sold and:

Your lease ends without cause

You have to move due to a rent increase

The new property owner screens you and lose your housing
Read about NOAH

Contact 311 to connect with a rental housing liaison

Rent-setting algorithms

Rental property owners cannot set rent or decide whether to keep rental units vacant by using an algorithmic device.

If you believe your rental property owner used an algorithmic device

An algorithmic device uses algorithms to calculate non-public data about:

Local or statewide rents

Occupancy levels

Read the full ordinance

Renters who believe their rental property owner may have violated this ordinance may pursue legal action in civil court.

For help, contact:

Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid

HOME Line

Minneapolis Housing Liaison Team

Repairs and maintenance

You have a right to housing that meets minimum standards for safety and comfort.

If your unit needs repairs

Minneapolis renters have a right to housing that meets minimum standards for safety and comfort.

If your unit needs repairs:

Contact your property owner.

If the property owner does not respond, see Help with renter issues.

See the City's Property maintenance rules for property owners

Retaliation