Tenants provided with a right to repair violations in a residential rental unit, notice required, and tenant permitted to make deductions from rent.

This bill allows tenants in Minnesota to pay for necessary repairs to their rental units and deduct those costs from their rent if the landlord fails to fix violations after being notified. Before making repairs, tenants must provide written notice to the landlord at least 14 days in advance, giving the landlord a chance to address the issue themselves. If the landlord disputes the need for repairs, they must arrange an inspection within 14 days, or the tenant may proceed with the work. Tenants must obtain bids from two contractors and choose the lowest price, while the total amount they can deduct from rent is limited to two months' worth of rent within a year. The law also prohibits landlords from retaliating against tenants, such as by evicting them or raising their rent, for exercising these repair rights.