Minn. Stat. § 471 § 471.9995
RENTAL DWELLING NOTICE.
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Any license or registration or certificate of occupancy or a similar document that is issued by a home rule charter or statutory city or by a town and that is required to be posted in a building containing multiple rental dwelling units shall contain a statement that tenants of the dwelling units may contact the attorney general for information regarding the rights and obligations of owners and tenants under state law. The statement shall include the telephone number and address of the attorney general.
Under Minn. Stat. § 471.9995, any license, registration, certificate of occupancy, or similar document issued by a Minnesota city or town that must be posted in a multi-unit rental building is required to include a statement directing tenants to the state attorney general for information about landlord and tenant rights and obligations under state law. That statement must also display the attorney general's telephone number and mailing address. The rule ensures that tenants in covered buildings have a visible, accessible reference point for state-level housing information.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Minn. Stat. § 471.9995 generally ensure that any city- or town-issued license, registration, or certificate of occupancy posted in a multi-unit building already contains the required attorney general contact information before it is displayed. Because the statement is typically incorporated into the document by the issuing municipality, a compliant operator verifies that the posted document is the current, unaltered version supplied by the local authority. Keeping records of when documents were issued and posted can support a showing of ongoing compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Minn. Stat. § 471.9995 gives tenants in multi-unit buildings the right to see a posted government document that includes contact information for the Minnesota Attorney General, where they can seek general information about their rights and obligations under state law. If the required posting is absent or the attorney general's contact details are missing from it, tenants may raise that as a concern with the issuing city or town authority. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand what the posting requirement means and what options may be available when it is not met.
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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