Use of Algorithms in Rental Rates Ordinance
Minneapolis, MN — Use of Algorithms in Rental Rates Ordinance
Minneapolis, MN · Use of Algorithms in Rental Rates Ordinance
- Status
- Proposed / pending
- Applies to
- Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis (third US city, 11-2 vote in March 2025) prohibits owners from using 'algorithmic devices' relying on non-public competitor data to set rents or occupancy, enforced through rental-license self-attestation and a tenant private right of action, effective March 1, 2026.
Who is protected: People subject to this body's AI/surveillance systems.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Minneapolis, MN |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Citation | Use of Algorithms in Rental Rates Ordinance |
| Topics | consumer protection · automated decision-making · government use of AI · AI disclosure and transparency |
| News report | Minneapolis City Council passes ban on landlords using algorithms to set rent - KSTP |
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