MN SF3571

Landlords must notify affected tenants within seven days of learning that new construction will not be available by the lease move-in date and offer three options: alternative equivalent housing, monthly rent payments to cover temporary housing costs, or lease termination with full refund of all payments.

Tenants choosing alternative housing or rent payments must receive reimbursements for security deposits, application fees, parking fees, pet fees, and other housing-related costs.

Tenants may terminate their lease and receive full refunds if new construction remains unavailable for occupancy more than 90 days after the established move-in date.

Landlord violations constitute a breach of section 504B.375, and tenants may recover either damages under existing statute or the greater of one month's rent, $1,000, or actual damages plus reasonable attorney's fees and court costs.

Effective August 1, 2024, for all leases entered into on or after that date; tenants cannot waive these protections as such waivers are void as against public policy.