MN HF3951

Landlords may issue estimated final utility bills to vacating tenants for both submetered and apportioned utility service when actual bills haven't arrived, calculated by prorating the previous billing period for days used

Estimated final utility bills may only include authorized administrative billing charges and late payment fees for the immediately preceding billing period—no additional fees or charges permitted

Landlords using digital payment platforms for rent must offer tenants a fee-free alternative payment method when the platform is not functioning and restore access as soon as practicable

Landlords are prohibited from filing evictions or assessing late fees when nonpayment results from a malfunctioning digital payment platform; tenants have an affirmative defense to eviction with mandatory dismissal, attorney fees, and equitable relief if the landlord violates this provision

Cash rent payments require landlords to provide written receipts immediately if paid in person or within three business days if not paid in person