HF 4887 Minnesota House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Lease termination permitted upon loss of income of tenant.

This bill allows residential tenants in Minnesota to end their lease early if they lose their income or have it reduced to the point where they cannot pay rent. To exercise this right, a tenant must provide their landlord with at least 14 days' written notice along with proof of the income loss, such as an employer statement or a sworn personal declaration if official documentation is unavailable. The law explicitly prevents landlords from forcing tenants to sign agreements that require longer notice periods or waive this specific termination right. If followed correctly, the lease ends on the date specified in the notice, though the tenant remains responsible for any rent owed during the 14-day warning period.
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Introduced Apr 9, 2026 Last action Apr 9, 2026
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Esther Agbaje
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