MN SF4171

Landlords may issue estimated final utility bills to vacating tenants when actual bills haven't arrived from the utility provider, calculated by prorating the previous billing period's charges for the number of days until move-out

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

Landlords who require or permit digital payment platforms for rent must offer tenants a fee-free alternative payment method when the platform malfunctions

Landlords are prohibited from filing evictions or assessing late fees when tenants cannot pay due to a malfunctioning digital payment platform; tenants have an affirmative defense resulting in dismissal plus reasonable attorney fees if landlords violate this provision

Landlords must provide written receipts for cash rent payments immediately if made in person, or within three business days if not made in person