Renter protections

We explain the City's rules for rental property owners. Know these rules to better support renters and avoid citations or other penalties.

Other resources and information

Minnesota Multi-Housing Assocation

The City partners with the Minnesota Multi Housing Association, a trade association for rental property managers, to develop our policies.

Visit Minnesota Multi Housing Association's website.

Trainings

The City offers a Rental Property Owner Workshop (RPOW) for property owners and managers. It's now available on-demand. 

View the Rental Property Owner Workshop

HousingLink, an affordable housing information and resource organization, created a series of microtrainings to help rental property managers understand renter protections.

Visit HousingLink's training webpage

The new rules for rental screening & security deposits: Owner's guide

This detailed PDF walks through the specifics of the ordinances in English or Spanish.

Webinars

The City hosted a series of webinars with HousingLink, Guardian Property Management and the Minnesota Multi Housing Association to explain:

  • The details of the Renter Protections ordinance
  • The resources available to help you implement changes
  • How the City will oversee compliance.

Watch a webinar about the Renter Protections Ordinance

Watch a webinar about renter screening

Sign up for email alerts

The City periodically shares updates with property owners and managers. Get more information as it becomes available.

Sign up for email updates for property owners

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Contact us

Inspections Services Division

Regulatory Services

Phone

612-673-3000

 

Address

Public Service Building
505 S. Fourth Ave., Room 510B
Minneapolis, MN 55415