Children with autism additional accommodations in rental properties provision

This bill requires landlords to provide reasonable accommodations for tenants with autistic children to prevent harm from hazards like bodies of water (lakes, rivers, or other accessible attractions) near rental properties. Landlords must modify policies, practices, or the property itself (e.g., adding barriers) unless such changes would fundamentally alter the property. Tenants must provide documentation of the child’s autism unless the condition is obvious, and landlords cannot retaliate against tenants making such requests. The law directly affects tenants with autistic children and their landlords in Minnesota rental housing.