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Renters Get Repair Power in St Paul | Minneapolis News
St. Paul’s renters are about to get a major say in their housing rights—voters will decide in November whether tenants can make small repairs themselves and deduct the cost from rent, up to $500 or half a month’s rent, after notifying landlords. After the city council initially blocked it over legal concerns—a move a judge ruled wasn’t strong enough to stop it—the initiative, backed by 5,000+ signatures from Safe Homes St. Paul, is now headed to the ballot. Advocates hail it as a victory for everyday residents and democracy, while city officials say they followed legal advice. This local vote…
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