Landlord and tenant leasing requirements modifications provision

SF 1685 updates Minnesota's landlord-tenant laws to strengthen tenant protections. It requires landlords to provide written leases specifying the exact rental unit before signing, prohibits unilateral lease changes, and mandates 24/7 accessible contact information (name, address, phone, email) for landlords and property managers. The bill also bans listing minor children as tenants in leases or defendants in eviction cases (with exceptions only if the minor is the sole tenant) and grants prospective tenants the right to view rental units before signing. Violations will trigger penalties including treble damages or $500 (for lease issues) or $1,000 (for minor-related issues), plus attorney fees.