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SF2707 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Housing Finance Agency promotion of information on the rights and obligations of landlords and residential tenants requirement provision

Related bill: HF1902

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to ensure that both landlords and tenants in Minnesota are better informed about their legal rights and responsibilities. This information aims to enhance understanding and compliance with housing laws.

Main Provisions

  • The bill mandates the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency to publish and promote comprehensive information regarding the rights and obligations of landlords and residential tenants.
  • This information must be prominently displayed on the agency's website to ensure easy access for the public.
  • Additionally, the information will include the promotion of statements required under existing legal section 504B.275, which cover specific statutory requirements.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • The bill introduces a new subdivision to the existing Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 462A.07, requiring the housing agency to actively promote educational materials about landlord and tenant rights and responsibilities.
  • This amendment aims to boost awareness and understanding among both parties involved in housing agreements, thereby potentially reducing conflicts and promoting better housing practices.

Relevant Terms

  • Housing Finance Agency
  • Landlords
  • Residential tenants
  • Legal rights
  • Obligations
  • Minnesota Statutes
  • Section 504B.275

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 19, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 19, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toHousing and Homelessness Prevention

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "A new mandate for the commissioner to publish and promote tenant-landlord rights information.",
        "Requirement for online display of this information."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill requires the Housing Finance Agency to promote materials related to the rights and obligations of landlords and tenants, including the statement required under section 504B.275.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "504B.275"
  }
]

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