This 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. The new provision stipulates that landlords can request a background check from the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension before a tenant organizer enters the premises or exercises any rights. To facilitate this, the tenant organizer must complete a consent form and pay the landlord for the actual cost of the background check.

Furthermore, the bill outlines specific conditions under which a landlord may deny a tenant organizer access to the premises. These conditions include if the tenant organizer has been convicted of a crime of violence, as defined in existing law, or if the tenant organizer refuses to consent to the background check. This legislative change aims to enhance the safety and security of rental properties by allowing landlords to vet individuals who may be organizing tenants.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 504B.212