The bill, Minnesota Senate File No. 2266, seeks to amend Minnesota Statutes Section 504B.116 to clarify the prorating requirements for the final month of rent in a residential lease.

Key Provisions:

1. Prorated Final Month Rent:

   • If a residential lease ends before the last day of the final month, the tenant is only required to pay rent for the actual number of days they are allowed to occupy the unit.
   • The rent must be calculated at the average daily rate for that specific month.

2. Applicability to All Leases:

   • This rule applies to all residential leases, including agreements that require the last month's rent to be paid in advance.

3. No Waiver Allowed:

   • Landlords and tenants cannot waive this provision through a contract or any other agreement. Any attempt to do so would be void and unenforceable.

4. Calculation Method:

   • Prorated rent must be based on the actual number of days in that calendar month in which the lease expires (e.g., 28, 30, or 31 days, depending on the month).

Purpose:

The bill ensures fair financial treatment for tenants by preventing them from overpaying for days they do not occupy a unit. It also standardizes prorated rent calculations for clarity and consistency.