The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 504B.212, by adding a new subdivision that allows landlords to conduct criminal history background checks on nonresident tenant organizers. This provision enables landlords to request a background check from the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension before a tenant organizer can enter the premises or exercise any rights related to tenant organization. The tenant organizer is required to complete a consent form and pay the landlord for the actual cost of the background check.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that landlords have the authority to prohibit a tenant organizer from entering the premises or exercising their rights if the organizer has been convicted of a crime of violence or refuses to consent to the background check. This legislative change aims to enhance the safety and security of rental properties by ensuring that tenant organizers do not pose a risk to the residents.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 504B.212