What are the New Requirements for Minneapolis Landlords?

 

New Renter Disclosure Requirements for Minneapolis Landlords: 2025 Housing Update

As of March 1, 2025, Minneapolis landlords must comply with new renter disclosure rules under Ordinance No. 2024-028, which amends Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 244.2000. These changes are aimed at improving transparency and informing tenants of their rights and the condition of the property they intend to rent. If you own or manage rental property in Minneapolis, it is crucial that you understand what you must disclose, when, and how to avoid costly legal issues.

What the New Ordinance Requires

The new rules separate disclosure requirements into two phases:

1. Disclosures Before Signing a Lease.

Before a rental agreement is finalized, landlords must provide prospective tenants with critical information about the property. Failing to do so gives tenants the right to legally terminate the lease with proper notice.

Required disclosures include:

  • Landlord and Property Manager Contact Information:

    • Name, phone number, email, and physical address of the person authorized to manage the property.

    • Name and physical address of the landlord or agent authorized to accept service of process.

  • Rental License Tier Status and Violations:

    • The rental license tier assigned by the city.

    • Any code violations that contributed to that tier status.

    • All open housing code violations or orders affecting the unit or common areas.

  • Recycling and Waste Management (Multifamily Properties Only):

You can find your property's tier status and violations via Minneapolis’s property information search.

2. Disclosures Within 90 Days of Lease Start.

Landlords must also provide general renter rights information within 90 days after the lease begins.

Required disclosures in this time period include:

Consequences of Non-Compliance

Failing to provide mandatory disclosures can have real consequences:

  • Lease Termination: A tenant who was not given the required pre-lease disclosures can terminate the lease early, provided they give written notice. The notice period must be equal to one rent payment cycle or three months—whichever is shorter.

  • Regulatory Scrutiny: The City of Minneapolis may investigate complaints and penalize noncompliant landlords, especially repeat violators.

  • Fines / License Penalties: The City of Minneapolis may also fine landlords who fail to comply or even revoke rental licenses.

Best Practices for Compliance

To ensure you meet your obligations:

  1. Use the City-Provided Disclosure Template
    Minneapolis provides a sample template that can be utilized. That form can be downloaded and filled out and then once completed, it should be provided to each tenant. It is wise to maintain thorough records of the signed or acknowledged copies of this form.

  2. Post Required Notices
    Ensure your rental license and required postings are clearly visible at or near the front entrance of the building (or in each unit for small properties).

  3. Maintain a Tenant Register
    Keep an updated list of current tenants, including their unit number and floor.

  4. Track Violation Orders
    Regularly monitor your property’s status using the city’s dashboard and resolve violations promptly.

Roach Law Can Help

Navigating rental regulations can be overwhelming—especially with new rules like those recently promulgated by the City of Minneapolis. At Roach Law PLLC, we help landlords stay compliant with Minneapolis and Minnesota housing laws. Whether you're evicting a tenant, updating your lease disclosures, or responding to tenant claims, landlord attorney John E. Roach provides clear, practical legal guidance.

Schedule a consultation today to review your lease and Minneapolis rental compliance documents.

 
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