Landlords sue St. Paul over tenant protections February 15, 2021 7:15pm Text size Copy shortlink:
A group of landlords is suing the city of St. Paul, arguing a tenant protection ordinance set to take effect in March violates their constitutional free speech, due process and property rights.
The landlords also argue that new rules limiting their ability to consider past criminal convictions when screening potential renters pose a danger to their existing tenants and employees.
The suit, filed in U.S. District Court on behalf of 18 landlords, asks a federal judge to halt enforcement of the requirements, which include new regulations around tenant screening, deposits and termination of tenancy.