MN HF829

Landlords who violate lease restrictions after receiving notice of contract for deed cancellation or mortgage foreclosure are liable for a $500 civil penalty to the lessee, in addition to other available remedies.

Removes the December 31, 2014 expiration date from provisions requiring successors in interest to provide 90 days' notice to tenants in foreclosed residential properties, making these protections permanent.

Removes the December 31, 2014 expiration date from provisions requiring notice to vacate tenants in properties subject to contract for deed termination, making these protections permanent.

Extends the time period for appealing eviction judgments from 10 days to 15 days in district court.

Modifies the timing for holding hearings on tenant rent deposit disputes to begin within 10 to 14 days from when the tenant deposits rent or files required notice, whichever applies.