Statewide landlord database creation

SF 3175 creates a statewide landlord database requiring all Minnesota landlords renting residential buildings to submit and annually update owner names, addresses, rental unit details, and license information. Landlords must provide this data before renting a unit or within 60 days of renting, with the database made publicly searchable at no cost to tenants. Tenants can report landlords missing from the database, triggering a 60-day notice period before the landlord faces civil penalties of up to $5,000 for repeated willful violations or tenant lawsuits. The bill directly affects landlords of residential properties and empowers tenants with enforcement tools to address noncompliance.