This bill establishes a statewide landlord database in Minnesota, requiring landlords to register and provide specific information about their rental properties. The database, which will be maintained by the commissioner of the Housing Finance Agency, must be publicly accessible at no cost and allow tenants to report unregistered landlords or rental units. Landlords are mandated to submit detailed information, including the legal names of property owners, business addresses, contact information, rental prices, and licensing details, either before renting a unit or within 60 days of doing so. They must also update this information annually. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in civil penalties.

Additionally, the bill outlines civil remedies for tenants who cannot locate their landlords in the database, allowing them to notify the agency and potentially pursue legal action against non-compliant landlords. The attorney general is granted enforcement authority, with the ability to impose civil penalties for repeated violations. The provisions of this bill will take effect on January 1, 2026, and will apply to actions accruing from that date forward.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 8.31