Bill > HF1566

This bill provides new protections for tenants with children who have autism by requiring landlords to make reasonable accommodations to help prevent potential safety hazards near rental properties. Specifically, if a tenant with an autistic child identifies a nearby hazard like a lake, river, stream, or other attractive nuisance that could pose a risk, they can request modifications to the property's policies, practices, or physical environment to help protect the child. Landlords must make these modifications unless they would fundamentally change the property's structure or essential characteristics. The landlord may request documentation proving the child's autism status, unless the condition is already known or visibly apparent. Importantly, the bill also prohibits landlords from retaliating against tenants who request such accommodations. This legislation aims to provide additional safety and support for families with autistic children in rental properties by creating a framework for proactive safety modifications.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1566&ssn=0&y=2025