Saint Paul, Minn., Legis. Code ch. 192 § 192.01
Declaration of policy and intent
Operative Text
Whereas, under City Council File No. 89-1273, the city council established the 3PR Task Force (Property Rights, Property Responsibilities, Property Remedies Task Force), which was "... to review all relevant housing facts and to determine methods of mitigating neighborhood housing problems in the City of Saint Paul and Ramsey County, and to make recommendations for legislative changes to state, county and city officials..."; and whereas, since the 3PR Task Force has determined that tenants have a need to have existing housing conditions disclosed to them by the owner or their agent of a rental dwelling prior to the commencement of tenancy, the city council declares the purpose of the rental housing disclosure program is to establish a procedure for owners or their agents to publicly disclose pertinent information regarding the conditions of housing offered for rent to any prospective tenant prior to the commencement of the tenancy.
Saint Paul Legislative Code ch. 192 § 192.01 establishes the foundational policy behind the city's rental housing disclosure program. Rooted in the findings of the 3PR Task Force, the provision reflects a determination that prospective tenants deserve access to information about a rental unit's conditions before a tenancy begins. The rule sets up a framework requiring owners or their agents to publicly disclose pertinent housing condition information to prospective tenants prior to the start of any rental agreement.
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Under Saint Paul Legislative Code ch. 192 § 192.01, the city has formally committed to a disclosure-based approach to rental housing, meaning operators and their agents are generally expected to make relevant housing condition information available to prospective tenants before a lease commences. Compliant property managers typically maintain up-to-date records of housing conditions and ensure that disclosure materials are provided as part of the pre-tenancy process. Familiarity with the full scope of ch. 192 helps operators understand what specific information must be disclosed and when.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Saint Paul Legislative Code ch. 192 § 192.01 reflects the city's recognition that tenants have a right to know about the condition of a rental unit before they commit to a tenancy. This policy foundation means that owners or their agents are expected to proactively share pertinent housing condition information, not wait to be asked. Tenants who believe a disclosure was withheld or incomplete may wish to review the broader requirements of ch. 192, consult a local tenant-rights organization, or inquire with the city about available remedies.
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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