The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 504B.321, subdivision 2, to modify the requirements for an expedited eviction process. It specifies that in cases where a residential tenant's behavior seriously endangers the safety of other persons on the premises, including common areas and the curtilage, the individual filing the eviction complaint must submit an affidavit detailing specific facts that justify the need for an expedited hearing. The bill also establishes that the complaint and affidavit will be reviewed by a referee or judge, and an expedited hearing will be scheduled only if sufficient supporting facts are provided.

Additionally, the bill outlines that the expedited hearing must occur between five to seven days after the summons is issued, with the summons served to the tenant within 24 hours unless otherwise ordered by the court. It introduces a civil penalty of up to $500 for those who seek an expedited hearing without sufficient basis, and clarifies that only allegations related to the tenant's endangering behavior will be considered during the expedited hearing, prohibiting the consolidation of these claims with other issues such as lease breaches or nonpayment of rent.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 504B.321