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SF1685 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Landlord and tenant leasing requirements modifications provision

Related bill: HF1648

AI Generated Summary

This bill proposes changes to landlord-tenant law in Minnesota, specifically modifying lease requirements and tenant protections. Key provisions include:

  • Written Lease Requirements: Landlords must provide a written lease containing all terms of the tenancy. They cannot unilaterally amend the lease, and any lease amendment must have adequate consideration in writing.
  • Landlord Contact Information: The bill requires landlords to disclose additional contact information.
  • Prohibiting Minor's Name in Lease or Eviction Complaints: Landlords cannot list the name of a tenant’s minor child in a lease or eviction complaint.
  • Prospective Tenant Rights: Prospective tenants must have the right to view the rental unit before signing a lease.
  • Additional Tenant Remedies and Penalties: If a landlord fails to provide a required lease in a building with 12 or more residential units, it is considered a petty misdemeanor. Additionally, tenants can recover treble damages (three times the actual and consequential damages) or $500, whichever is greater, along with reasonable attorney fees.

The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, specifically sections 504B.111 and 504B.181, and proposes new provisions under Chapter 504B. It strengthens tenant protections and formalizes lease requirements to prevent unfair landlord practices.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 19, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 19, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toJudiciary and Public Safety

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Requires landlords to identify the specific unit a tenant will occupy before signing.",
        "Specifies that landlords may request tenant's full name and date of birth."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill modifies requirements relating to written leases for residential units under section 504B.111.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies penalties for failing to provide required written lease, including a petty misdemeanor and damages."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "504B.111"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Includes additional landlord contact information disclosure requirements."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Amendments are made to section 504B.181 regarding lease requirements and landlord obligations.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "504B.181"
  }
]

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