Bill > HF4783

This bill establishes the Minnesota Fair Chance Access to Housing Act, which prohibits landlords from denying rental applications solely based on an applicant's criminal record. It requires landlords to disclose their criminal record screening process before accepting application fees, and only allows them to consider certain serious convictions after issuing a conditional offer. Landlords must conduct an individualized assessment before withdrawing a conditional offer due to an applicant's criminal history, and provide the applicant with a written explanation and opportunity to respond. The bill also imposes penalties on landlords who violate these provisions, and provides liability protections for landlords who comply with the law.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF4783&ssn=0&y=2023