MN HF217: House Bill 217
House Bill 217 introduces new regulations affecting rental housing, including potential changes to eviction processes and tenant screening requirements.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Rental-Housing & Eviction Rules space on August 9, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. Single-family landlords, multifamily owners, property managers, and affordable-housing operators in Minnesota. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: To be determined based on the legislative process and effective date of the bill.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Rental-Housing & Eviction Rules continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
New regulations regarding eviction processes, tenant screening, and possibly rent control measures.
Who it affects
Single-family landlords, multifamily owners, property managers, and affordable-housing operators in Minnesota.
What you must do
Review and adjust current tenant screening processes and eviction policies to comply with the new regulations.
Deadline
To be determined based on the legislative process and effective date of the bill.
Source: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/
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