Creating Chapter 34A of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
City of St. Paul · November 3, 2026
The question on your ballot
Should the City adopt the proposed Ordinance pertaining to a tenants right to repair? The ordinance would allow tenants to make repairs to their building after written notice to the landlord and deduct an amount not exceeding $500 or one-half months rent to pay for the repair. A "Yes" vote amends the City of Saint Paul's Legislative Code to adopt the Proposed Ordinance pertaining to a tenant's right to repair. A "No" vote will result in no changes to the City's Legislative Code.
In plain language
A VoterDecoder summary of the official measure text.
This question asks St. Paul voters whether to adopt a proposed ordinance on a tenant's right to repair. The ordinance would let tenants make repairs to their building after written notice to the landlord, and deduct an amount to pay for the repair that does not exceed $500 or one-half month's rent. A YES vote adds the ordinance to the city's Legislative Code. A NO vote means no changes to the Legislative Code.
Fiscal impact
Tenant deduction of an amount not exceeding $500 or one-half month's rent for a repair.
Official ballot arguments
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What supporters and opponents say — outside sources (not official ballot arguments)
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Supporters say
No public statements in favor were found.
Opponents say
No public statements against were found.