Bill > HF77

This bill introduces a new requirement for sellers of certain agricultural or residential properties (specifically those classified as class 2a or 2b for tax purposes) to disclose the existence and details of drain tile systems when selling their land. A drain tile is defined as an underground system of pipes or tubing designed to collect and convey water. Sellers must provide a written disclosure that either states they are unaware of any drain tile or offers a detailed map showing the location, diameter, outlets, and drainage path of the tile system. At the time of sale closing, sellers must complete a drain tile disclosure certificate with specific information about the property and the tile system. Starting January 1, 2026, county recorders will not be able to record property deeds without this disclosure or a statement that no drain tile exists. The bill also establishes that sellers who knowingly fail to disclose drain tile can be liable for repair costs and attorney fees if the buyer discovers undisclosed tiles within six years of purchase. Additionally, county recorders will collect a $50 fee for processing these disclosures, with $42.50 of each fee being transmitted to the Board of Water and Soil Resources, which will maintain these records for at least six years.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF0077&ssn=0&y=2025