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SF 1520

Copy of landlord-tenant guide requirement at issuance or renewal of rental license

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Liz Boldon and 3 co-sponsors

Requires local rental-licensing authorities to give tenants and landlords a copy of the landlord-tenant guide at license issuance or renewal to inform rights/responsibilities.

Author stricken Mitchell
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Bill Summary · SF 1520

Summary of Minnesota SF 1520 — Copy of landlord-tenant guide requirement at issuance or renewal of rental license

Overview

  • Bill number: SF 1520
  • Title: Copy of landlord-tenant guide requirement at issuance or renewal of rental license
  • Subject: Government-Local; Landlords and Tenants
  • Status / Actions to date:
    • Introduced: February 17, 2025
    • First reading and referral: February 17, 2025 to State and Local Government
    • Author added: February 24, 2025 (Mitchell)
  • Companion bill: HF 1471

Purpose and Intent

SF 1520 aims to ensure that landlords and tenants are informed about landlord-tenant rights and responsibilities by requiring a copy of the landlord-tenant guide to be provided in connection with the issuance or renewal of rental licenses. The underlying goal is to strengthen access to information for parties involved in rental housing and promote compliance with local rental licensing requirements.

Key Provisions (as indicated)

  • Provider of the guide: The rental-license issuing authority (typically a local government entity) would be responsible for distributing a copy of the landlord-tenant guide.
  • Trigger for distribution: The guide must be provided at two potential points:
    • Upon issuance of a rental license
    • Upon renewal of a rental license
  • Content reference: The provision points to a landlord-tenant guide (presumed to be an established guide used by the locality or state) as the informational material to be distributed.
  • Recipients: Although not explicitly specified in the provided text, the implication is distribution to the landlord as the licensee and/or to the entity renewing the license; the guide serves to inform parties about their rights and responsibilities.

Who Would Be Affected

  • Local government licensing authorities that issue or renew rental licenses
  • Landlords applying for or renewing rental licenses
  • Tenants who live in properties subject to the local rental-licensing program and rely on the guide for information about rights and responsibilities

Procedural and Timelines

  • Introduction: February 17, 2025
  • Committee assignment: Referred to State and Local Government (same day as introduction)
  • Amendment/Author update: Mitchell added as author on February 24, 2025
  • Relationship to other measures: Companion to HF 1471 (House of Representatives version)

Potential Impacts and Considerations

  • Information dissemination: Likely improves tenant awareness and landlord understanding of local rules and tenant rights.
  • Administrative impact: Local licensing offices would need to maintain and distribute the landlord-tenant guide at the specified points, potentially involving printing or digital distribution costs.
  • Compliance: Creates a clear procedural requirement tied to licensing, which could standardize how information is provided across jurisdictions.

Next Steps

  • Monitor for committee action, amendments, and any sunset or enforcement provisions.
  • Review the companion HF 1471 for parallel provisions and potential differences.
  • If enacted, identify the specific landlord-tenant guide to be used and any implementation timeline.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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