St. Paul, Minn., Legis. Code § 193A § 193A.04
Limitation on rent increases (Saint Paul Residential Rent Stabilization Ordinance)
Operative Text
No landlord shall demand, charge, or accept from a tenant a rent increase within a 12-month period that is in excess of three (3) percent of the existing monthly rent for any residential rental property except as otherwise allowed under sections 193A.06 or 193A.08 . Any rent increase over three (3) percent made pursuant to section 193A.06 of the Code shall not take effect until a final determination is issued.
Under St. Paul, Minn., Legis. Code § 193A.04, landlords are generally prohibited from raising rent by more than 3% within any 12-month period. Exceptions exist under §§ 193A.06 and 193A.08, but any increase above 3% authorized under § 193A.06 cannot take effect until a final determination has been issued.
Plain English — not legal advice.
St. Paul, Minn., Legis. Code § 193A.04 caps annual rent increases at 3% of the current monthly rent, so compliant operators typically track each tenancy's anniversary date and limit increases accordingly. Landlords seeking to exceed that cap must pursue the exception process under § 193A.06 or § 193A.08 and, for § 193A.06 exceptions, must wait for a final determination before the higher increase takes effect.
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.04 gives tenants a right to challenge rent increases that exceed 3% within a 12-month period unless an exception under § 193A.06 or § 193A.08 has been properly authorized. Tenants who believe a rent increase violates this provision may consider filing a complaint with the relevant local rent authority or consulting a tenant-rights organization to understand available enforcement paths.
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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