Subdivision 1. Definitions. (a) The definitions in this subdivision apply to this section.
(b) "Accessible unit" means an accessible rental housing unit that meets the persons with disabilities requirements of the State Building Code.
(c) "Landlord" has the meaning given it in section 504B.001, subdivision 7.
Subd. 2. Priority requirement. (a) A landlord of rental housing that contains accessible units must give priority for the rental of an accessible unit to a disabled person or a family with a disabled family member who will reside in the unit. The landlord must inform nondisabled persons and families that do not include a disabled family member of the possibility of being offered a non-disability-equipped unit as provided under this section before a rental agreement to rent an accessible unit is entered.
(b) If a nondisabled person or a family that does not include a disabled person is living in an accessible unit, the person or family must be offered a non-disability-equipped unit if the following conditions occur:
(1) a disabled person or a family with a disabled family member who will reside in the unit has signed a rental agreement to rent the accessible unit; and
(2) a similar non-disability-equipped unit in the same rental housing complex is available at the same rent.
1989 c 328 art 3 s 2; 1999 c 199 art 2 s 14; 2005 c 56 s 1; 2007 c 140 art 12 s 13
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 363 - 363A — Human Rights
Section 363A.02 — Public Policy.
Section 363A.03 — Definitions.
Section 363A.04 — Construction And Exclusivity.
Section 363A.05 — Department Of Human Rights.
Section 363A.06 — Powers And Duties Of Commissioner.
Section 363A.07 — Local Commissions.
Section 363A.09 — Unfair Discriminatory Practices Relating To Real Property.
Section 363A.10 — Real Property; Disability Discrimination.
Section 363A.11 — Public Accommodations.
Section 363A.12 — Public Services.
Section 363A.13 — Educational Institution.
Section 363A.14 — Aiding And Abetting And Obstruction.
Section 363A.16 — Credit Discrimination.
Section 363A.17 — Business Discrimination.
Section 363A.20 — Exemption Based On Employment.
Section 363A.21 — Exemption Based On Real Property.
Section 363A.22 — Exemption Based On Familial Status In Housing.
Section 363A.23 — Exemption Based On Education.
Section 363A.24 — Exemption Based On Public Accommodations.
Section 363A.25 — Exemption Based On Disability.
Section 363A.26 — Exemption Based On Religious Association.
Section 363A.27 — Construction Of Law.
Section 363A.30 — District Court, Review Orders Of Panel Or Examiner; Enforcement; Misdemeanor.
Section 363A.31 — Limitations On Waiver.
Section 363A.32 — Department Attorney.
Section 363A.331 — Actions Involving Architectural Barriers That Limit Accessibility.
Section 363A.34 — Notice Of Appeal To Commissioner.
Section 363A.35 — Access To Case Files.
Section 363A.36 — Certificates Of Compliance For Public Contracts.
Section 363A.37 — Certificates Of Compliance.
Section 363A.38 — Manufactured Home Parks.
Section 363A.39 — Affirmative Marketing Regulations.
Section 363A.40 — Rental Housing Priority; Accessible Units.
Section 363A.41 — Criminal Code; Effect.
Section 363A.42 — Public Records; Accessibility.
Section 363A.43 — Continuing Education; Accessibility.
Section 363A.44 — Equal Pay Certificate.
Section 363A.50 — Nondiscrimination In Access To Transplants.