Get free legal help with an eviction from Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid
Relocation
You may be able to get financial help with relocation.
Financial help with relocation
Relocation help is defined as three months' rent.
You may be able to get relocation help if:
Need to move out of your rental unit due to code violation by the owner or manager
The rental license of your building is revoked or cancelled by the City
The rental license for your building is applied for but denied
You live in Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing (NOAH), your building is sold and:
Your lease ends without cause
You have to move due to a rent increase
The new property owner screens you and lose your housing
Read about NOAH
Contact 311 to connect with a rental housing liaison
Rent-setting algorithms
Rental property owners cannot set rent or decide whether to keep rental units vacant by using an algorithmic device.
If you believe your rental property owner used an algorithmic device
An algorithmic device uses algorithms to calculate non-public data about:
Local or statewide rents
Occupancy levels
Read the full ordinance
Renters who believe their rental property owner may have violated this ordinance may pursue legal action in civil court.
For help, contact:
Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid
HOME Line
Minneapolis Housing Liaison Team
Repairs and maintenance
You have a right to housing that meets minimum standards for safety and comfort.
If your unit needs repairs
Minneapolis renters have a right to housing that meets minimum standards for safety and comfort.
If your unit needs repairs:
Contact your property owner.
If the property owner does not respond, see Help with renter issues.
See the City's Property maintenance rules for property owners
Retaliation