Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.2070
Prohibition on use of rent-setting algorithms (Minneapolis Housing Code)
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An owner or operator may not use an algorithmic device when setting rents or occupancy levels for dwelling units. To the extent permitted by law, tenants may bring a civil action in district court to recover compensatory damages and reasonable attorney's fees and costs from a owner or operator found to have violated this section.
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 244.2070 prohibits property owners and operators from using algorithmic devices when determining rent amounts or occupancy levels for residential units. The rule is designed to prevent automated pricing tools from influencing housing costs in the city. Tenants who are harmed by a violation of this provision have a civil remedy available to them in district court, including the potential recovery of compensatory damages and attorney's fees.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Minneapolis Code § 244.2070, compliant operators set rents and occupancy levels through processes that do not rely on algorithmic devices, meaning automated or software-driven pricing tools are generally avoided in the rent-setting workflow. Property managers who use third-party property management software should review whether those platforms incorporate algorithmic rent recommendations, as using such features could constitute a violation. Documenting how rent decisions are made — and ensuring those decisions are driven by human judgment rather than automated outputs — is a practice consistent with this ordinance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Minneapolis Code § 244.2070 gives tenants the right to bring a civil action in district court if an owner or operator used an algorithmic device to set the rent or occupancy terms for their dwelling unit. If a violation is established, a tenant may be entitled to recover compensatory damages as well as reasonable attorney's fees and costs. Tenants who believe this provision may have been violated can consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid office to understand what evidence and procedures are relevant to a district court claim under this section.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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