HF 3639

Introduction - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)

Posted on 02/25/2026 02:30 p.m.

A bill for an act
relating to housing; prohibiting landlords from listing the name of a minor child
of a tenant in a lease or eviction complaint; proposing coding for new law in
Minnesota Statutes, chapter 504B.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

new text begin [504B.2136] LISTING OF MINORS AS LEASE PARTIES OR
DEFENDANTS PROHIBITED.
new text end

new text begin (a) A residential lease shall not list a minor child of a residential tenant as a tenant. If a
minor is the only person renting the unit from the landlord, the lease may list the minor as
a tenant.
new text end

new text begin (b) A residential landlord shall not list a minor child of a residential tenant as a defendant
in an eviction action complaint against the residential tenant. If a minor is the only person
renting the unit from the landlord, the landlord may list the minor as a defendant in an
eviction action complaint against the minor.
new text end

new text begin (c) The requirements of this section may not be waived or modified by the parties to a
residential lease. Any provision, whether oral or written, of a lease or other agreement by
which any provision of this section is waived by a tenant is contrary to public policy and
void. The tenant shall recover from the landlord treble actual and consequential damages
or $1,000, whichever is greater, and reasonable attorney fees, for a violation of this section.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2026, and applies to leases
entered into, renewed, or extended on or after that date. For the purposes of this section,
estates at will shall be deemed to be renewed or extended at the commencement of each
rental period.
new text end