Saint Paul, Minn., Legis. Code ch. 193 § 193.09
Implementation and effective date
Operative Text
(a) The provisions of this chapter shall become effective one (1) year from the date of passage by the council and signature of the mayor. (b) DSI must maintain a website information page with resources, rules, and enforcement tools necessary for full implementation of this chapter. (c) The City's Office of Financial Empowerment (OFE) is responsible for education as to this chapter. OFE must: (1) Annually publish relocation assistance numbers, calculated pursuant to Section 193.06 (a) of this chapter. (2) Publish "know your rights" materials for tenants, translated into any language identified in the city's most current limited English proficiency plan. (3) Publish model notices for landlords to provide to tenants as required under Section 193.05 . Such model notices shall include all translated material as required under this chapter.
Saint Paul Legislative Code ch. 193 § 193.09 establishes the timeline and administrative responsibilities for rolling out the city's rent regulation chapter. The chapter takes effect one year after the mayor signs it into law, giving both city agencies and housing stakeholders time to prepare. During that period and beyond, the Department of Safety and Inspections (DSI) is required to maintain a public website with relevant resources and enforcement tools, while the Office of Financial Empowerment (OFE) is responsible for ongoing tenant and landlord education, including annually updated relocation assistance figures, multilingual 'know your rights' materials, and model notices for landlords.
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Under § 193.09, landlords have a built-in preparation window of one year between the chapter's passage and its effective date, during which they can familiarize themselves with their obligations. Compliant operators typically monitor the OFE's published model notices—available in translated versions—and use those templates when providing required notices to tenants under Section 193.05. Staying current with the DSI website, which is required by § 193.09 to host rules and enforcement tools, is a common practice among operators seeking to remain in compliance as the chapter is implemented.
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Section 193.09 entitles tenants to free, publicly available educational resources produced by the City's Office of Financial Empowerment, including 'know your rights' materials translated into languages covered by the city's limited English proficiency plan. Tenants can also look to OFE's annually published relocation assistance figures, calculated under Section 193.06(a), to understand what amounts apply in a given year. Those who have questions about their rights or believe a landlord has not followed required notice procedures may consult the DSI website maintained under § 193.09, reach out to a local tenant-rights organization, or contact the OFE directly for guidance.
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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