Name: Community Stabilization Project
Address: 501 N. Dale T Suite 203, Saint Paul, MN, 55103, US
Telephone: 651-225-8778

NEW DIRECTION

CAN LEAD TO CHANGE.

CSP’s mission is to build TENANT STABILITY THAT WILL LEAD TO COMMUNITY by: informing, educating, advocating for and organizing tenants to take action to preserve and increase the supply of healthy, safe and affordable housing in the City of Saint Paul. Our goals are to work with tenants, landlords and community stakeholders .

Six Things Renters SHould know

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1. Keep ALL Documents for Records/ Communications ( Letters, Pics)

2. Check property Rental Criteria before applying.

3. Read your lease before signing

4. Do Move In/Move Inspection

5. Pay Rent on TIME & get receipt for PROOF of payment

6. Request for repairs in writing

"GIVE TO THE MAX DAY"

SEEKING LANDLORDS

PARTNERSHIP

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Community Stabilization Project is seeking landlords to partner with our organization to give clients a SECOND CHANCE.

We are seeking landlords that would let our organizations be the lease holder.

It's more than putting a roof over someone head, it's a HOME. We have turned grade 'D" properties into grade "B".

We work with Department of Safety Inspections to prevent Condemnation, Revocation of fire Cof O and Tax Abatement.

Our organization guarantee rent on time, good tenants, immediately resolution with any problems.

Our organization offer a " RENT READY" workshop. This workshop is offer to landlords as well.

The workshop is for : 6 WEEKS, 1 DAY for 4 HOURS.

During the 6 weeks clients learn about their RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES as a TENANT.

The workshop covers:

APPLICATION SCREENING
UNDERSTANDING A LEASE
RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES
UNLAWFUL DETAINER
HOW TO REQUEST FOR REPAIRS
TENANT/LANDLORD MEDIATITION
DAMAGE DEPOSIT
MOVE IN / MOVE OUT INSPECTION
MOVE OUT NOTICE
FINANCIAL LITERACY
ONE ON ONE COUNSELING
TENANT POLICY ADVOCATE LEADERS

We contiunes to work with clients via one on one counseling.

Return of Security Deposit

At the end of the tenancy, a landlord must return the tenant's security deposit or give the tenant a written explanation as to why the deposit or any part of it has not been returned, Minnesota Statute 504B. 178. Interest on the security deposit is calculated as simple noncompound interest per year. The interest rate is 3% per year until August 1, 2003 and 1% per year thereafter.

The landlord must make the refund within 21 days after the day the tenancy ends. The tenant must give the landlord a forwarding address. If the tenant has to leave because the building was condemned, the landlord must return the deposit within five (5) days after the tenant leaves, again the tenant must give the landlord a forwarding address or delivery instructions. This does not apply if the condemnation was the tenant's fault through his/her malicious or irresponsible conduct.

TOP THINGS TO DO DURING COLD WEATHER :

* APPLY for Energy Assistance Program

* Make sure you are making payments throughout the WINTER.

* Call PAR with EXCEL ENERGY to make affordable payment arrangement @: 1-800-331-5262.

* If you are experiencing problems with "HEAT", Call landlord /Caretaker First or Call: Community Stabilization Project @ 651-225-8778. We can provide resources.

2024 " HOUSING IS A HUMAN RIGHT"

Across the Twin Cities Metro area, in cities across the state, and country, there is a shortage of affordable rental housing. The costs of rents keep skyrocketing, and families are evicted unjustly and displaced from their homes and communities daily.

Renters and housing advocacy organizations across Minneapolis and St. Paul in September of 2016 and 2017 joined together to raise our voices on the Green Line, at corporate rental offices, at schools, parks and at City Halls to demand policy changes.

As of 2023, Families are still struggling to keep stable housing. There continues to be a surge families/individuals struggling in with making a choice how to pay the rent, utilities and keep food on the table. Even with all the new " Tenant Landlord Laws" that goes into effect January 2024 still do not solve problem with families/individuals keeping their homes. IN 2016 Community Stabilization Project & Organizations across the Twin Cities took a stand with renters as they shared their stories at the State Capitol Rotunda and once again call for policy solutions to assure that the rising costs of rent can be stabilized, that renters are protected from being 'PRICED OUT', and that homes for all are safe and healthy.

We need homes for people not for profit! PLEASE CALL (651) 225-8778 TO PLEDGE TO TAKE A STAND!!!!

Copy and Paste to View "Renters Action Day On The Hill"

http://www.kare11.com/video/news/fighting-for-renters-rights/89-8003229

Raising Awarness on Energy Effiency:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1FZCPaLghY

Community Stabilization Project need your help to get LOCAL & STATE policies changed so that everyone can choose to have place to live of he/she choose. Here are TOP issues that are causing families/individuals not to be able to access housing:

•Evictions

•Criminal Background

•Credit Score under 650

•Credit Score under 650, require double Security Deposit to be considered.

•Income: 2 – 3 times the Amount of the RENT

EVICTION CASES FILED IN RAMSEY COUNTY
HOUSING COURT IS HELD 2X’S A WEEK.
30-40 CASES ARE HEARD PER COURT HEARING.

2019

THERE WERE 2,491 EVICTION CASES FILED.

2020

774 EVICTION CASES FILE 2021

THERE WERE 734EVICTION CASES FILED.

2022