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This bill creates a new legal right for residential tenants in Minnesota to house youth (defined as individuals 25 years of age and younger) for up to 60 days without facing eviction or other penalties from their landlord. Under this legislation, tenants must provide their landlord with written notice within seven days of the youth's arrival, including specific identifying information about the youth. During this 60-day period, landlords are prohibited from raising rent, increasing utility fees, or requiring the youth to sign a lease. The tenant remains responsible for existing rental obligations and potential damages. If a landlord attempts to evict a tenant or take retaliatory action for housing a youth, the eviction must be dismissed, the record expunged, and the landlord may be liable for damages, court fees, and attorney fees. The bill aims to provide housing flexibility for young people who might be experiencing housing insecurity or transitional periods in their lives, while protecting tenants from potential retribution by landlords.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1416&ssn=0&y=2025