Tag: Rent Control
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St. Paul rent control challenged in federal court
Two apartment operators filed a federal lawsuit against the City of St. Paul over its rent stabilization policy in June. In November 2021, St. Paul voters approved a rent control ordinance considered the strictest in the nation. The two apartment operators, Lofts at Farmers Market, LLC and Woodstone Limited Partnership, are seeking a declaration that […] Read More
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Minnesota Senate considers changing rent control statute
With the passing of rent control measures by voters in both Minneapolis and St. Paul this past November, the Minnesota Senate is proposing legislation that would prevent the implementation of rent control in Minnesota. “If it has an impact on the overall health of our state, then maybe we should step in,” stated Sen. John […] Read More
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St. Paul housing projects on pause
Several St. Paul multifamily housing projects were put on hold due to financial concerns over the rent-control ordinance passed this November. The Lexington Station apartments in Frogtown had their fair share of hurdles even before the new law took effect when community groups and the St. Paul City Council attempted to block the project due […] Read More
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Rent control policies in limbo
Following referendums passed by both Minneapolis and St. Paul voters in November, each respective city has been navigating different paths to enacting rent control policies. In St. Paul, voters passed a very specific law that would only allow a maximum 3% increase in rent annually, but Mayor Melvin Carter and some members of the St. […] Read More
