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HF 1282

Lessees of certain property authorized to request property tax statements.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Cal Warwas

Minnesota bill authorizes tenants to request property tax statements from assessors, increasing transparency into property tax costs on leased premises.

Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
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Bill Summary · HF 1282

Legislative bill overview

HF 1282 allows lessees (tenants) of certain properties to request property tax statements from county assessors or tax administrators. This expands access to property tax information beyond property owners, giving tenants the ability to see how much property tax is being paid on their leased premises.

Why is this important

Property tax information is typically available only to property owners, but lessees may benefit from knowing the full tax burden on their rental property, which can inform decisions about lease fairness and housing affordability. This transparency could help tenants understand their actual housing costs and whether landlords' rent justifications align with property tax obligations.

Potential points of contention

  • Privacy concerns: Property owners may object to tenants accessing tax information, viewing it as private financial data that could create negotiating leverage in lease disputes
  • Scope ambiguity: The bill specifies "certain property" without clear definition—it's unclear whether this applies to all rental property or only specific categories, which could create implementation challenges
  • Administrative burden: County assessors and tax administrators may face increased requests and costs associated with processing tenant inquiries for information previously restricted to owners

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

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