Establishes a statewide landlord database in Minnesota, requiring landlords to register and update rental information annually.

The bill creates a statewide landlord database in Minnesota, overseen by the Housing Finance Agency. Landlords must submit detailed information about rental units and owners to the database before renting or within 60 days of renting. The database is free and publicly accessible. Tenants can sue landlords for damages if they fail to register. The attorney general can enforce the law, and civil penalties up to $5,000 may be imposed for violations.

Establishes a statewide landlord database in Minnesota, requiring landlords to register and update rental information annually.

The bill creates a statewide landlord database in Minnesota, overseen by the Housing Finance Agency. Landlords must submit detailed information about rental units and owners to the database before renting or within 60 days of renting. The database is free and publicly accessible. Tenants can sue landlords for damages if they fail to register. The attorney general can enforce the law, and civil penalties up to $5,000 may be imposed for violations.