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Minneapolis committee approves ordinance banning algorithmic rent‑setting tools
Summary
The Business, Housing and Zoning Committee unanimously approved an ordinance that outlaws landlords’ use of AI‑driven rent‑setting software in Minneapolis, creating enforcement rules, a private right of action and a March 1, 2026 effective date.
The Business, Housing and Zoning Committee on Thursday approved an ordinance amending Minneapolis Code of Ordinances Title 12, Chapter 244 to prohibit landlords from using algorithmic rent‑setting tools to determine market rents, voting to give the ordinance final approval for the City Council. Council Member Allison, the ordinance author, said the measure will take effect March 1, 2026.
The ordinance defines “algorithmic device” and “nonpublic competitor data,” requires rental‑license self‑attestation at renewal, establishes complaint‑based enforcement by Regulatory Services and includes penalties up to license revocation. An amendment added an explicit private right of action allowing tenants and advocates to sue…
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