St. Paul, Minn., Legis. Code § 193A § 193A.02
Authority (Saint Paul Residential Rent Stabilization Ordinance)
Operative Text
Pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 471.9996 sub. 2, the city shall establish a policy limiting rent increases on residential rental properties as approved in a general election.
St. Paul, Minn., Legis. Code § 193A § 193A.02 establishes the city's authority to create a rent stabilization policy for residential rental properties, drawing that authority from Minnesota state law. This provision reflects a voter-approved mandate, meaning the policy limiting rent increases was sanctioned through a general election before taking effect. The section itself does not set specific caps or procedures — it simply anchors the city's legal power to regulate residential rents.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under St. Paul, Minn., Legis. Code § 193A § 193A.02, the city's rent stabilization program exists by virtue of both state enabling law and a voter-approved mandate, giving it a firm legal foundation. Operators of residential rental properties in Saint Paul generally stay informed about the rent-increase limits that flow from this authority, since the policy applies broadly to residential rentals. Reviewing the full Chapter 193A code and any administrative guidance issued by the city helps property owners understand the scope of obligations that stem from this foundational provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
St. Paul, Minn., Legis. Code § 193A § 193A.02 is the provision that gives Saint Paul its legal authority to limit rent increases on residential rental properties, a power that voters approved at the ballot box. Because this section establishes the foundation for the city's rent stabilization program, tenants can point to it when seeking to understand why rent-increase limits exist and where they come from. Tenants who believe their rights under the broader Chapter 193A program have been violated may explore options such as contacting the city's relevant housing office, raising a violation as a defense in an eviction proceeding, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for general information.
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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