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City Question 1: Creating Chapter 34A of the Saint Paul Legislative Code is a ballot question for City of St. Paul on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Would adopt a city ordinance letting tenants make repairs after written notice to the landlord and deduct the cost, up to $500 or half a month's rent, from rent. Deduction capped at $500 or one-half month's rent.
Ballot questionCity of St. Paul
A yes vote means: The tenant right-to-repair ordinance is adopted.
A no vote means: The city's legislative code is not changed.
Cost, rate or term as stated: Deduction capped at $500 or one-half month's rent.
How it reached the ballot: City Council
Official ballot language:
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.
