Minn. Stat. § 504B § 504B.245
TENANT REPORT; REMEDIES.
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In addition to the remedies otherwise provided by law, any person injured by a violation of section 504B.241 may bring a civil action against a residential tenant screening service or landlord and recover the greater of $1,000 or actual damages, together with costs and disbursements, including costs of investigation and reasonable attorney fees, and receive other equitable relief as determined by the court. The attorney general has the authority to investigate and prosecute violations of section 504B.241.
Under Minn. Stat. § 504B.245, anyone harmed by a violation of the tenant-screening rules in § 504B.241 has the right to sue the responsible landlord or screening service in civil court. A successful plaintiff can recover the greater of $1,000 or their actual damages, plus investigation costs and reasonable attorney fees, and a court may also grant equitable relief. The Minnesota Attorney General is separately empowered to investigate and prosecute violations of § 504B.241.
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Minn. Stat. § 504B.245 creates meaningful financial exposure for landlords who fail to comply with the tenant-screening requirements of § 504B.241. Operators who follow those screening rules—providing required notices, applying consistent criteria, and retaining proper documentation—reduce the risk of civil suits seeking $1,000 or more per injured applicant, plus attorney fees. Maintaining clear, well-documented screening practices is a hallmark of compliant property management under this statute.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Minn. Stat. § 504B.245 gives individuals harmed by unlawful tenant-screening practices a private right of action against a landlord or screening service, with potential recovery of at least $1,000 or actual damages, whichever is greater, along with attorney fees. If you believe a landlord or screening service violated § 504B.241, general enforcement paths include filing a complaint with the Minnesota Attorney General's office, which has authority to investigate and prosecute such violations. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid offices can help explain what documentation may be relevant to a potential claim under this provision.
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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