Tenants

April 15, 2026

$3 Million in Emergency Rental Assistance Now Available for Minneapolis Housing Providers Affected by Operation Metro Surge

If you’re a Minneapolis housing provider whose tenants are struggling to pay rent as a result of Operation Metro Surge, the city has expanded rental assistance […]

April 6, 2026

National Rents Hit Biggest Drop Since 2017 — Here’s Why the Twin Cities Is Different

Spring is usually a great season for housing providers. They not only get a reprieve from the snow, but also it’s the time of year when […]

March 18, 2026

Rent Now, Pay Later: What Minneapolis Landlords Need to Know About Tenant Payment Plans

Several years ago a tenant asked if I would allow him to break his rent into two separate payments. He said having rent drawn from separate […]

March 11, 2026

Does Rent Control Hurt Tenants? Minneapolis vs St Paul Rent Data Says Yes

Every time I review Housinglink’s monthly data on rent in Minneapolis and St Paul, I’m reminded what a terrible policy rent control is for tenants. And, […]