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MN HF399

MN HF399
Landlords prohibited from imposing fees, and landlord entry restricted and fees amended for improper entry.


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Introduced
01/28/2021
In Committee
03/07/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/23/2022

Introduced Session

92nd Legislature 2021-2022

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to housing; prohibiting landlords from imposing certain fees; restricting entry by a landlord and amending fees for improper entry; amending Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 504B.211, subdivisions 2, 6; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 504B.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits landlords from imposing certain fees on tenants, except for actual optional services rendered. It also restricts when and how a landlord can enter a tenant's residential premises without the tenant's permission, requiring at least 24 hours' advance notice and limiting entry to between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. for a maximum of four hours. If a landlord violates these provisions, the tenant is entitled to penalties, including rent reduction, return of the damage deposit, and damages of at least one month's rent plus reasonable attorney's fees. The bill applies to leases signed before, on, or after August 1, 2022.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs, Justice

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

Second reading (on 03/07/2022)

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