Eviction action for nonpayment of rent redemption provisions modifications

This bill (SF 3599) updates Minnesota's eviction rules for nonpayment of rent by expanding how tenants can avoid eviction through "redemption." It allows tenants to pay overdue rent plus interest, court costs, and a limited $5 attorney fee to regain possession, using new payment options: funds from government agencies, 501(c)(3) nonprofit rental assistance programs, or third parties with verified funds. The bill also clarifies that rental payments must first cover past-due rent from prior periods before applying to current rent. It directly affects tenants facing eviction for unpaid rent and landlords in these cases, effective for actions filed after enactment.