Written lease requirements modified, disclosure of additional landlord contact information required, landlords prohibited from listing the name of a minor child of a tenant in a lease or eviction complaint, right to view rental unit established, and penalties against landlords established.

HF 1648 modifies Minnesota landlord-tenant law to strengthen tenant protections. It requires landlords to provide tenants with the name, address, phone number, and email of the property owner, manager, and authorized agent in writing before lease signing (Section 2). The bill prohibits landlords from listing minor children’s names in leases or eviction complaints, except when the minor is the sole tenant (Section 3). It also establishes a prospective tenant’s right to view a rental unit before signing a lease and increases penalties for violations, including treble damages or $1,000 (Section 3). The law takes effect August 1, 2025, applying to new or renewed leases after that date.