Bill > HF1648

This bill modifies several aspects of Minnesota landlord-tenant law to enhance tenant protections and information rights. The bill requires landlords to include all lease terms in writing, specify the exact rental unit, and prohibits unilateral lease amendments. Landlords must now disclose additional contact information, including an occupied street address within 50 miles, phone number, and email address for the property owner, manager, and landlord, with the requirement that these contact methods be available 24/7 and responsive to tenant inquiries. The legislation also introduces new restrictions prohibiting landlords from listing a minor child's name on a lease or in an eviction complaint, with exceptions for cases where the minor is the sole tenant. Additionally, the bill establishes a new right for prospective tenants to view the rental unit either in person or remotely before signing a lease. For violations of these new provisions, landlords may face significant penalties, including treble damages (three times the actual damages) or a set minimum amount ($500-$1,000), plus reasonable attorney fees. These changes are set to take effect on August 1, 2025, and will apply to new, renewed, or extended leases from that date forward, with special provisions for month-to-month tenancies.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1648&ssn=0&y=2025