MN SF4105

Residential tenants may pay for repairs themselves and deduct costs from future rent after providing written notice to the landlord at least 14 days before making repairs

Landlords have 14 days to dispute a repair need by arranging a building inspection; failure to respond waives the right to claim repairs are unnecessary

Tenants must obtain bids from two contractors and select the lower bid, notifying the landlord of bids within 24 hours and scheduled repairs within 24 hours

Rent deductions are capped at two months' rent within a 12-month period; for subsidized tenants, the cap is based on fair market rent rather than the subsidized amount paid

Landlord retaliation is prohibited, and tenants may sue for violations with potential remedies including rent reduction, up to $500 civil penalty per violation, and attorney fees