Renters guide

This detailed renters' guide explains the rules for rental screening and security deposits.

What to know

Languages

Our guide is available in English and Spanish.

English Spanish

Contents

Our 16-page guide covers:

  • The new rules for rental screening and security deposits
  • Rental screening
    • Option 1: Inclusive screening criteria
    • Option 2: Individualized assessment
  • Supplemental evidence
  • Security deposits
  • Reporting a problem
  • Housing resources
  • Getting ready to rent: A checklist

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Renters guide in English

PDF, 1,125KB

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If you need help with this information, please email 311, or call 311 or 612-673-3000.

Please tell us what format you need. It will help us if you say what assistive technology you use.

Renters guide in Spanish

PDF, 1,310KB

Request accessible format

If you need help with this information, please email 311, or call 311 or 612-673-3000.

Please tell us what format you need. It will help us if you say what assistive technology you use.

Contact us

Regulatory Services

Phone

311 or 612-673-3000

Address

Public Service Building
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 510
Minneapolis, MN 55415

Office hours

8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Monday – Friday

Closed on City holidays

See list of City holidays