MN SF4013

Requires property owners or managing agents to furnish certificates of rent paid to renters on or before February 1 of the following year, with certificates made available at move-out if renter leaves before December 31.

Requires owners or managing agents to retain duplicates or equivalent records of rent paid certificates for three years and make them available to the commissioner upon request.

Authorizes the commissioner to require owners or managing agents to submit copies of rent paid certificates to the commissioner by March 1 through a simple process, and may require Social Security numbers, taxpayer identification numbers, or employer identification numbers.

Directs the commissioner to consult with owners and managing agents before implementation to develop a plan that minimizes financial burdens, administration costs, and compliance costs while considering existing systems.

Extends the definition of "owner" to include mobile home park owners and "property" to include mobile home lots, effective for rent paid after December 31, 2019.