Shoreview, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 30 § 30-124
Relocation assistance
Operative Text
(a) When required. A new owner of a housing building must pay relocation assistance to housing unit tenants if, during the three-month tenant notification period, the new owner: (1) Terminates or does not renew the tenant's rental agreement without cause; (2) Raises the rent and the tenant terminates their rental agreement due to the rental increase: (3) Requires existing tenants to be rescreened or comply with new screening criteria and the owner or tenant terminates the tenant's lease; or (4) Imposes a material change in the terms of the lease and the owner or tenant terminates or does not renew the tenant's lease. (b) Amount. Relocation assistance is an amount equal to three months of the current monthly lease rent. (c) When paid. The new owner shall, when required, pay relocation assistance to the tenant of a housing unit within 30 days after receiving tenant's written notice of termination of the lease or within 30 days after the owner notifies the tenant that the lease will be terminated or not renewed.
Shoreview Code of Ordinances ch. 30 § 30-124 establishes that when a building changes ownership, the new owner may owe departing tenants a relocation assistance payment equal to three months of their current monthly rent. This obligation is triggered during a three-month notification period if the new owner ends or declines to renew a tenancy without cause, raises the rent prompting the tenant to leave, requires rescreening under new criteria, or imposes a material change to lease terms that leads to termination. Payment must be made within 30 days of either the tenant's written notice of termination or the owner's notice that the tenancy will end or not be renewed.
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Under Shoreview Code of Ordinances ch. 30 § 30-124, new building owners generally track the three-month tenant notification period carefully and assess whether any of the four triggering conditions—no-cause termination, rent increases that prompt tenant departure, rescreening requirements, or material lease changes—apply to each unit. Compliant operators typically calculate the relocation amount as three times the tenant's current monthly rent and ensure payment is issued within the 30-day window specified by the ordinance. Maintaining clear written records of all notices exchanged with tenants during a property acquisition helps document compliance with the timing requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Shoreview Code of Ordinances ch. 30 § 30-124 gives tenants in newly sold buildings a right to relocation assistance equal to three months of their current rent when certain conditions occur during the three-month notification period, such as a no-cause termination, a rent hike that drives them to leave, new rescreening demands, or a material change to lease terms. If a new owner does not pay within the 30-day window after proper written notice is exchanged, tenants may have grounds to pursue the unpaid amount as a civil matter. Tenants who believe this provision applies to their situation may find it helpful to consult a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office for general information about their options.
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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