Bill > SF1671

This bill establishes a comprehensive set of "just cause" requirements for landlords seeking to terminate a tenant's lease or refuse lease renewal in Minnesota. The bill mandates that landlords can only terminate a tenancy for specific, legally defined reasons, such as nonpayment of rent, repeated late rent payments, material lease breaches, landlord or family member occupancy needs, property withdrawal from the rental market, rehabilitation or renovation, compliance with government orders, or employment-related occupancy conditions. For certain terminations, like property withdrawal, landlords must provide 180-day notice and a one-month relocation fee to tenants. The bill requires landlords to provide written notice explaining the specific reason for termination and, in some cases like late payments, must warn tenants about potential consequences. If a landlord attempts to re-rent withdrawn units within five years, they may be subject to legal action by the state or displaced tenants. The legislation aims to provide more protection for renters by ensuring they cannot be evicted without a legitimate, documented reason and by requiring transparency in the termination process.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1671&ssn=0&y=2025