Public hearing notice: Eviction pre-filing requirement

Dear property owners and managers –

 

As we work together to ensure that all residents have access to safe, habitable and stable housing, we want to inform you of a public hearing for a renter protection regulation on an Eviction Pre-filing requirement. The public hearing will be held virtually in the Business, Inspections, Housing & Zoning committee on Tuesday, May 18^th at 1:30pm. You can attend the public hearing online by signing up at https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/meetings/public-hearing-speaker-sign-up/ . If you cannot attend and would like to submit comments or statements you can email councilcomment@minneapolismn.gov.

 

If passed, this new regulation will require property owners to provide renters with a notice before bringing an eviction action for non-payment of rent or other financial obligations. The City is considering this ordinance now in anticipation of an end to the eviction moratorium to ensure that there is communication between renters and property owners before formal eviction proceedings take place.

 

The proposed Eviction Pre-filing requirement includes:

• A property owner must provide the notice in writing to renters at least 14 days prior to a formal eviction action being filed.
• Information requirements: The 14 day notification needs to contain the information below so that all renters are consistently informed
  • Total amount due
  • Specifics around total amount due including unpaid rent, late fees or other charges
  • Name and address of the person authorized to receive rent and fees on behalf of the landlord
• Delivery types: The notice needs to be delivered in-person or by first-class mail.

The requirement would go into effect on June 1, 2021. This effort supports the City’s existing renter protection initiatives with the goal to increase housing security and prevent displacement of safe and affordable housing.  

 

To learn about all current renter protection regulations you can visit our webpage.