Saint Paul Legislative Code Chapter 193A — Residential Rent Stabilization

Saint Paul's rent-stabilization ordinance: 11 sections enacted by referendum (Nov. 2021) and amended by Ord 22-16 (Apr. 2022) and Ord 22-37 (Sep. 2022). Pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 471.9996 subd. 2 (§ 193A.02). § 193A.01 Findings — housing cost burden rationale. § 193A.02 Authority — statutory basis (§ 471.9996 subd. 2 exception). § 193A.03 Definitions — 34 defined terms (landlord, tenant, RROI application, etc.). § 193A.04 Limitation on rent increases — 3% cap in any 12-month period. § 193A.05 Vacancy — just-cause vacancy provisions; 10 just-cause grounds. § 193A.06 Reasonable return on investment — RROI application criteria. § 193A.07 Application and complaint processes — RROI and tenant complaint procedures. § 193A.08 Exceptions — newly constructed units (post-2004 CO), subsidized housing, government-owned units. § 193A.09 Enforcement, penalties, prohibitions — criminal prosecution, administrative fines, private right of action, waiver void. § 193A.10 Severability. § 193A.11 Effective date — January 1, 2023.