A Minneapolis eviction notice extension to 60 days is advancing through the City Council as tenants behind on rent say immigration enforcement has disrupted businesses and household income. Advocates argue the additional time could help renters secure assistance and avoid eviction filings.
Tenants behind on rent in Minneapolis are asking for more time to pay their landlords after a record deployment of federal immigration agents forced thousands of renters to shelter in place.
On Tuesday, March 3, the Minneapolis Committee of the Whole voted to advance an ordinance that would extend the Rental Pre-Eviction Notification Ordinance to 60 days.
Council members Aurin Chowdhury, Aisha Chughtai, Elliott Payne, Robin Wonsley, Jamal Osman, Soren Stevenson and Jason Chavez voted to extend the notification period. Council members Michael Rainville, LaTrisha Vetaw, Pearl Warren and Elizabeth Shaffer voted against the resolution. Council Member Jamison Whiting abstained…