Frazee, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 2 (2026) § 9-2-7
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS AND CRIME-FREE LEASE ADDENDUM
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A. The Police Department may conduct criminal history/background investigations on prospective tenants upon request by the owner or local property manager of the rental unit. Each request must be on a form approved or provided by the Police Department. B. The Minnesota Crime-Free Lease Addendum, or its equivalent, should be used as part of all rental agreements or leases. (Ord. 151, 9-10-2018; amd. Ord. 157, 7-13-2020)
Frazee Ch. 2 Rental Units § 9-2-7 establishes two related practices for rental housing in the city. First, the Police Department is authorized to perform criminal history and background checks on prospective tenants when an owner or local property manager submits a request using the department's approved form. Second, the provision encourages—though does not strictly mandate—the use of the Minnesota Crime-Free Lease Addendum, or a comparable document, as part of all rental agreements.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Frazee Ch. 2 Rental Units § 9-2-7, property owners and local property managers who wish to request a background investigation on a prospective tenant must do so through the Police Department using an officially approved or provided form. Compliant operators also generally incorporate the Minnesota Crime-Free Lease Addendum, or an equivalent document, into their standard lease packages. Because background screening practices can intersect with fair housing laws at the state and federal level, operators typically ensure their screening policies are applied consistently across all applicants.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Frazee Ch. 2 Rental Units § 9-2-7 permits a landlord to request that the Police Department conduct a criminal history or background check on prospective tenants through a formal process. The provision also encourages use of the Minnesota Crime-Free Lease Addendum as part of rental agreements, which may affect lease terms a tenant is asked to sign. Prospective tenants who have questions about how background screening policies may interact with their rights under Minnesota or federal fair housing law may find it helpful to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid resource in their area.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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