Administrative citations aren’t a cure-all for renters' complaints - MinnPost

Administrative Citations: Not a Solution for Renters' Complaints

A proposed ballot measure in Paul suggests using administrative citations as a solution to complex problems faced by renters.

However, according to urban geographer Bill Lindeke, this approach is unproven and lacks context.

The authors of the MinnPost Voices commentary offer plenty of statistics but very little context concerning the efficacy of administrative citations to address tenant issues.

Studies have shown that cities with the authority to issue administrative citations still have tenant complaints, with repairs being the top concern for metro-area tenants.

According to their website, complaints about repairs are the top concern for all the metro-area tenants who contact them.

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Author's summary: Administrative citations may not solve renters' problems.

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