The bill S.F. No. 3492 introduces significant amendments to residential housing lease laws in Minnesota, enhancing tenant rights and clarifying landlord obligations. Key provisions include the establishment of definitions for "tenant association" and "tenant organizer," which empower tenants to advocate for improved housing conditions. The bill mandates that landlords expunge eviction records under certain circumstances, prohibits rental application denials based on pending eviction actions, and clarifies conditions for charging late fees. Additionally, landlords must notify tenants of delays in new construction and provide alternatives, while protections against retaliation for calling emergency services and collecting rent for condemned properties are strengthened.

Further amendments focus on the rights of tenants facing domestic violence, allowing them to terminate leases without penalty if they fear imminent harm. The bill emphasizes confidentiality for victims and prohibits landlords from disclosing sensitive information. It expands the definition of eviction preemption to include mental health crises and clarifies lease termination procedures, including written notice requirements. Landlords are prohibited from retaliating against tenants for engaging in protected activities, with penalties established for violations. The bill also introduces new procedures for eviction summons and complaints, ensuring tenants have adequate notice and access to legal representation. Most provisions are set to take effect on January 1, 2025, with some sections effective 30 days after enactment.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 504B.001, 504B.101, 504B.111, 504B.115, 504B.116, 504B.118, 504B.131, 504B.141, 504B.145, 504B.151, 504B.155, 504B.161, 504B.173, 504B.175, 504B.177, 504B.178, 504B.181, 504B.185, 504B.195, 504B.204, 504B.205, 504B.231, 504B.241, 504B.245, 504B.261, 504B.265, 504B.271, 504B.275, 504B.285, 504B.315, 504B.345, 504B.365, 504B.371, 504B.385, 504B.391, 504B.395, 504B.415, 504B.421, 504B.425, 504B.431, 504B.441, 504B.451, 504B.471
1st Engrossment: 504B.001, 504B.101, 504B.111, 504B.115, 504B.116, 504B.118, 504B.131, 504B.141, 504B.145, 504B.151, 504B.161, 504B.173, 504B.175, 504B.177, 504B.178, 504B.181, 504B.185, 504B.195, 504B.204, 504B.205, 504B.231, 504B.245, 504B.261, 504B.265, 504B.271, 504B.285, 504B.315, 504B.365, 504B.385, 504B.391, 504B.441, 504B.471
2nd Engrossment: 504B.001, 504B.113, 504B.177, 504B.205, 504B.206, 504B.285, 504B.385
3rd Engrossment: 504B.001, 504B.113, 504B.177, 504B.205, 504B.206, 504B.285, 504B.385
4th Engrossment: 504B.001, 504B.113, 504B.173, 504B.177, 504B.204, 504B.205, 504B.206, 504B.241, 504B.245, 504B.285, 504B.385
1st Unofficial Engrossment: 504B.177, 504B.205, 504B.206, 504B.285, 504B.173, 504B.241, 504B.245, 504B.001, 504B.101, 504B.111, 504B.115, 504B.116, 504B.118, 504B.131, 504B.141, 504B.145, 504B.151, 504B.161, 504B.175, 504B.178, 504B.181, 504B.185, 504B.195, 504B.204, 504B.231, 504B.265, 504B.271, 504B.315, 504B.391, 504B.395
CCR-SF3492: 504B.001, 504B.113, 504B.173, 504B.177, 504B.204, 504B.205, 504B.206, 504B.241, 504B.245, 504B.285, 504B.385