MN SF3201

Establishes a legal right for residential tenants to form and operate tenant associations to address living conditions, amenities, and contractual issues with their landlord.

Requires landlords and agents to permit tenants and tenant organizers to distribute materials, contact residents, conduct meetings, and engage in peaceful organizing activities within residential buildings.

Prohibits landlords from retaliating against tenants through rent increases, service reductions, legal actions, or other adverse actions within 90 days of protected activities such as joining tenant associations, reporting code violations, or requesting repairs.

Establishes that if a tenant engages in protected activity within 90 days of a retaliatory action, the landlord bears the burden of proof; if more than 90 days have passed, the tenant bears the burden of proof.

Provides that tenants can recover up to $1,000 per violation plus reasonable attorney fees if a landlord unlawfully and in bad faith violates these protections.