Minn. Stat. § 363A § 363A.10

REAL PROPERTY; DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION.

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effective 9/30/2026MinnesotaReasonable Accommodations/Modifications

Operative Text

Minn. Stat. § 363A § 363A.10
Subdivision 1.Reasonable modifications/accommodations.
For purposes of section 363A.09, discrimination includes:

(1) a refusal to permit, at the expense of the disabled person, reasonable modifications of existing premises occupied or to be occupied by the disabled person if modifications may be necessary to afford the disabled person full enjoyment of the premises; a landlord may, where it is reasonable to do so, condition permission for a modification on the renter agreeing to restore the interior of the premises to the condition that existed before the modification, excluding reasonable wear and tear;

(2) a refusal to make reasonable accommodations in rules, policies, practices, or services, when accommodations may be necessary to afford a disabled person equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling; or

(3) in connection with the design and construction of covered multifamily dwellings for first occupancy after March 13, 1991, a failure to design and construct those dwellings in a manner that:

(i) the public use and common use portions are readily accessible to and usable by a disabled person;

(ii) all the doors designed to allow passage into and within all premises are sufficiently wide to allow passage by disabled persons in wheelchairs; and

(iii) all premises contain the following features of adaptive design: an accessible route into and through the dwelling; light switches, electrical outlets, thermostats, and other environmental controls in accessible locations; reinforcements in bathroom walls to allow later installation of grab bars; and usable kitchens and bathrooms so that an individual in a wheelchair can maneuver about the space.

Subd. 2.Covered multifamily dwellings; definition.
As used in this section, the term "covered multifamily dwellings" means:

(1) a building consisting of four or more units if the building has one or more elevators; and

(2) ground floor units in other buildings consisting of four or more units.

Subd. 3.Applicability.
This section does not invalidate or limit any law of the state or political subdivision of the state, or other jurisdiction in which this section applies, that requires dwellings to be designed and constructed in a manner that affords disabled persons greater access than is required by this section.

Subd. 4.Limitations on compliance.
This section does not require that a dwelling be made available to an individual whose tenancy would constitute a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals or whose tenancy would result in substantial physical damage to the property of others.
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Plain English

Minn. Stat. § 363A.10 defines specific forms of disability discrimination in housing, covering three main areas: the right of a disabled person to make reasonable physical modifications to a unit at their own expense (with a possible obligation to restore the interior upon leaving), the right to receive reasonable accommodations in a landlord's rules or policies, and the requirement that covered multifamily buildings first occupied after March 13, 1991 be designed and built with accessible features such as wide doorways, accessible common areas, and adaptive design elements. The provision also defines which buildings qualify as 'covered multifamily dwellings' and clarifies that it does not override stricter accessibility laws or require housing to be made available to someone who poses a direct threat to others or their property.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under Minn. Stat. § 363A.10, operators of rental housing are generally expected to permit disabled residents to make reasonable physical modifications at the resident's expense, and may condition that permission on an agreement to restore the interior to its prior condition, excluding normal wear and tear. Landlords are also expected to make reasonable adjustments to their rules, policies, or services when such adjustments are needed to give a disabled resident equal opportunity to use and enjoy their home. Owners of covered multifamily properties built for first occupancy after March 13, 1991 should be aware of the specific design and construction standards the statute requires, including accessible common areas, sufficiently wide doorways, and adaptive design features throughout units.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Minn. Stat. § 363A.10 establishes that a landlord's refusal to allow reasonable modifications or to make reasonable accommodations in policies or services can constitute disability discrimination under Minnesota law. Tenants who believe a landlord has denied a modification request or refused a necessary accommodation may have grounds to raise that refusal as a violation, and can explore options such as filing a complaint with the Minnesota Department of Human Rights or contacting a local tenant-rights organization for general information. Tenants in newer multifamily buildings may also have rights related to accessible design features, and reviewing those standards under § 363A.10 can help clarify whether a building meets its legal obligations.

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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Related Rules

§ 966.7
§ 966.7 Accommodation of persons with disabilities.
§ 982.316
§ 982.316 Live-in aide.
§ 2.6
Titles II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990

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