Last updated: April 2026
Roseville is a Ramsey County suburb between Minneapolis and St. Paul. It has no local rent stabilization ordinance, but Minnesota state law provides strong protections on deposits, habitability, and eviction procedures.
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Roseville is a suburb of approximately 37,000 in Ramsey County, situated between Minneapolis and St. Paul. Despite its proximity to two cities with active rent stabilization ordinances, Roseville itself has no rent stabilization. Under Minn. Stat. § 471.9996, Minnesota cities may adopt rent stabilization, but Roseville has not. Tenants are protected by Minnesota's Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, which governs deposits, habitability, and eviction procedures uniformly across the state.
Legal Aid Twin Cities serves Ramsey County and provides free civil legal assistance to income-eligible residents. HOME Line operates a free statewide tenant hotline.
Roseville has no rent stabilization ordinance. Even though neighboring St. Paul and Minneapolis have enacted 3% annual rent stabilization caps under Minn. Stat. § 471.9996, these ordinances apply only within the city limits of those cities. Landlords in Roseville may raise rent by any amount with one full rental period of advance written notice.
Minnesota's Residential Landlord and Tenant Act applies uniformly in Roseville:
Minnesota has no security deposit cap. In Roseville, landlords must return the deposit within 21 days of move-out with a written itemized statement (Minn. Stat. § 504B.178). Bad-faith withholding entitles you to up to $500 plus double the wrongfully kept amount. Document the unit at move-in and move-out, and provide your forwarding address in writing to start the 21-day clock.
In Roseville, landlords must serve written notice and then file an eviction action in Ramsey County District Court. A hearing is scheduled within days of filing. Self-help eviction — lockouts, utility shutoffs, removing belongings — is illegal under Minn. Stat. § 504B.225 and grounds for civil liability. Only the Ramsey County Sheriff can carry out a formal eviction after a court order.
No. Roseville has not enacted rent stabilization. Under Minn. Stat. § 471.9996, cities may adopt it, but only Minneapolis and St. Paul currently have ordinances — and those apply only within those cities' limits, not in Roseville.
There is no cap on rent increases in Roseville. Your landlord must give one full rental period of written notice before any increase takes effect on a month-to-month lease.
Within 21 days of move-out with a written itemized deduction statement (Minn. Stat. § 504B.178). Bad-faith withholding entitles you to up to $500 plus double the wrongfully kept amount.
Landlords must serve written notice and file an eviction action in Ramsey County District Court. A hearing is scheduled quickly and a court order is required before you can be removed.
No. Self-help eviction is illegal under Minn. Stat. § 504B.225. A landlord who locks you out or cuts utilities without a court order faces civil liability. Contact HOME Line at homelinemn.org or Legal Aid Twin Cities at legalaidtc.org.
Minnesota's rent escrow statute (Minn. Stat. § 504B.385) lets you petition the court to deposit rent into escrow if serious habitability defects persist after notice. Contact Legal Aid Twin Cities at legalaidtc.org for help navigating the process.
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws can change; consult a licensed Minnesota attorney for advice specific to your situation.
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