SF5128

Purpose

The bill would allow an agent to appear in eviction actions on behalf of landlords that are corporations or limited liability companies (LLCs). It overrides other laws or rules to permit this representation.

Main provisions

• In eviction actions brought under Minnesota Statutes chapter 504B, an agent may appear on behalf of a landlord that is a corporation or LLC.
• The agent must attach a copy of a power of authority form to the eviction complaint at the time of filing.

How this changes existing law

• Expands who can represent corporate/LLC landlords in eviction cases by allowing an agent to appear, rather than requiring the landlord or a attorney to appear.
• Introduces a requirement that the agent’s authority be documented with a power of authority form attached to the complaint when it is filed.

Significant changes to existing law

• Recognition of an agent as a permissible representative for corporate/LLC landlords in eviction actions.
• Mandatory attachment of a power of authority form to the eviction complaint to show the agent’s authority.

Context and scope

• This change applies specifically to eviction actions under Minnesota Statutes chapter 504B and is codified under section 504B.317 (Agents power of authority to file eviction action).

Relevant Terms - eviction action - landlord - corporation - limited liability company (LLC) - agent - power of authority form - complaint - filing - Minnesota Statutes chapter 504B - 504B.317 - Notwithstanding - authority to appear