H.F. 4849 Summary

• Landlords must establish just cause and provide written notice describing the reason before terminating any tenancy.

• Valid grounds for termination include: nonpayment of rent after notice, five or more late rent payments in 12 months, material lease violations, tenant refusal to renew, and employment-conditioned occupancy ending.

• Landlords may terminate for good faith occupancy by landlord or family member, building demolition or conversion, rehabilitation or renovation, or compliance with government orders.

• Applies to rental units being converted to subsidized housing if tenant does not qualify under that program.

• New law is codified in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 504B, section 277.