Saint Paul file RLH RSA 26-21, before the Saint Paul City Council. Passed as of 2026-09-09.
Latest action: Passed
Carli Valez fights a rent increase on her lease. If the council sides with Valez, her rent stay lower. If not, the increase takes effect.
The decision sets a precedent for similar rent disputes. How the council rules on this appeal may influence how other tenants challenge rent hikes in St. Paul.
The owner has a stake in the outcome too. If the appeal succeeds, the landlord loses the rent increase they claimed under rent stabilization rules.
Read the official record for RLH RSA 26-21
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