Saint Paul, Minn., Legis. Code ch. 193 § 193.05

Affordable housing—Notice of sale

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Saint Paul, Minn., Legis. Code ch. 193 § 193.05
(a) The new landlord of an affordable housing building shall not terminate or not renew a tenant's rental agreement without cause, raise rent, or rescreen existing tenants during the tenant protection period without giving the notice required by this section.
(b) As soon as is practicable, but in no event later than thirty (30) days after the date on which a real estate closing transfers ownership of the affordable housing building, the new landlord must give written notice to each affordable housing unit tenant of the building that the property will be or is under new ownership stating:
(1) The name, mailing address, and telephone number of the new landlord.
(2) The following text:
"Saint Paul Legislative Code chapter 193 provides for a tenant protection period for affordable housing tenants. Under Section 193.06 (b)(1), affordable housing tenants may be entitled to relocation assistance from the new landlord if the new landlord, without Cause, terminates or does not renew the tenant's rental agreement within the tenant protection period. Affordable housing unit tenants may also be entitled to relocation assistance from the new landlord if the landlord raises the rent or initiates a tenant rescreening process within the tenant protection period and the tenant terminates their rental agreement."
(3) Whether the new landlord will require existing affordable housing unit tenants to be re-screened to determine compliance with existing or modified residency screening criteria during the tenant protection period and if so, a copy of the screening criteria.
(4) Whether the new landlord will terminate or not renew rental agreements without cause during the tenant protection period and if so, notice to the affected affordable housing unit tenants whose rental agreements will terminate and the date the rental agreements will terminate.
(5) Whether the new landlord intends to increase rent, require existing affordable housing unit tenants to be rescreened to determine compliance with existing or modified residency screening criteria, or terminate or not renew affordable housing unit rental agreements without cause on the day immediately following the tenant protection period.
(c) Each notice required by this section must contain an advisory that reads as follows: "This is important information about your housing. If you do not understand it, have someone translate it for you now, or request a translation from your landlord." This advisory must be stated in the notice in the language identified in the city's most current Limited English Proficiency Plan. Upon written request by a tenant that identifies the tenant's native language, the landlord must provide a written translation of the notice in that language.
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Plain English

Saint Paul Legislative Code ch. 193 § 193.05 establishes a mandatory notice requirement triggered when an affordable housing building changes ownership. Within 30 days of the real estate closing, the new landlord must deliver a written notice to every tenant in the building disclosing the new owner's contact information, the scope of tenant protections during the protection period, and the landlord's intentions regarding rent increases, rescreening, and lease terminations. The notice must also include a multilingual advisory and, upon written request, a full translation in the tenant's native language.

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For Property Managers

Under Saint Paul Legislative Code ch. 193 § 193.05, operators who acquire an affordable housing building are expected to prepare and deliver a compliant written notice to all tenants within 30 days of closing. A compliant notice typically includes the new owner's name, mailing address, and phone number; the required statutory language about relocation assistance rights; clear disclosure of any planned rescreening, rent increases, or non-renewals during or immediately after the tenant protection period; and the multilingual advisory statement specified in the ordinance. Landlords generally maintain documentation of notice delivery and respond promptly to written translation requests from tenants who identify their native language.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Saint Paul Legislative Code ch. 193 § 193.05 gives affordable housing tenants the right to receive a detailed written notice from a new landlord within 30 days of a building sale, including information about the new owner, your rights during the tenant protection period, and any planned changes to your tenancy. If the notice is not provided in a language you understand, you may submit a written request to the landlord identifying your native language, and the landlord is required to provide a translated version. Tenants who believe this notice was not properly delivered may consider raising the issue with a local tenant-rights organization, consulting with a housing attorney, or contacting the City of Saint Paul for information about 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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