Section 1.

new text begin [504B.213] RIGHT TO HOUSE YOUTH.
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new text begin (a) Residential tenants have the right to house a youth 25 years of age and younger for
up to 60 days, provided the tenant has fulfilled the requirements of paragraph (b). A landlord
may not begin an eviction on the basis of the youth staying in the unit or retaliate against a
tenant who provides notice consistent with paragraph (b). A landlord cannot raise the rent
or utility fees for the first 60 days the youth is residing in the unit. The landlord cannot
require the youth to sign a lease or rental agreement for the first 60 days the youth is residing
in the unit.
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new text begin (b) A residential tenant who is housing a youth 25 years of age or younger shall provide
the landlord with notice that the youth is staying with them within seven days of the youth's
arrival, through mail, telephone, or email communication using the contact information they
normally use for their landlord. The notice must indicate the name and address of the tenant,
the name and age of the youth if the youth is under 18 years of age, or the full name and
date of birth of the youth, if the youth is 18 years of age or older.
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new text begin (c) The residential tenant is responsible for all existing liabilities related to the damage
to the rental unit, rent payments, and other responsibilities as a tenant.
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new text begin (d) An eviction action or other retaliation case filed against a tenant in violation of this
section shall be dismissed and the record shall be expunged. A landlord is liable for any
damages to the tenant for violating this section, and for the cost of court fees and attorney
fees in enforcing this section.
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