Minnesota HF497 funds a statewide housing mediation program to resolve disputes and increase access to services.

Minnesota HF497 allocates $2.2 million annually for two years to Community Mediation Minnesota for a statewide housing mediation program. This program aims to provide housing dispute resolution services to renters, rental property owners, and homeowners. It also seeks to increase awareness and access to these services, offer dispute resolution services including eviction prevention and mediation, partner with culturally specific programs, and enhance mediation services for seniors and renters with disabilities.

Minnesota HF497 funds a statewide housing mediation program to resolve disputes and increase access to services.

Minnesota HF497 allocates $2.2 million annually for two years to Community Mediation Minnesota for a statewide housing mediation program. This program aims to provide housing dispute resolution services to renters, rental property owners, and homeowners. It also seeks to increase awareness and access to these services, offer dispute resolution services including eviction prevention and mediation, partner with culturally specific programs, and enhance mediation services for seniors and renters with disabilities.