St. Francis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 2-6-4 § 2-6-4
Screening of potential tenants of real property
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For the protection of local residents, property owners, tenants and the overall public safety of the community, the Police Department is hereby authorized to conduct Minnesota criminal history checks for the purpose of screening potential tenants of real property, subject to the following conditions: A. A request is made by the property owner/landlord in writing; B. A signed consent form that complies with all applicable laws from the subject of the check is received by the Police Department; C. Authorization is received from the subject of the check to release said information to the property owner/landlord; D. The purpose and use of said information is solely for assisting in the screening of potential tenants.
St. Francis Code of Ordinances § 2-6-4 establishes a process by which the St. Francis Police Department is authorized to perform Minnesota criminal history checks specifically for tenant-screening purposes. This authority is conditional: the check requires a written request from the property owner or landlord, a signed consent form from the prospective tenant that complies with applicable law, and the prospective tenant's explicit authorization to release the results to the landlord. The information obtained through this process may only be used to assist in evaluating a potential tenancy, not for any other purpose.
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Under St. Francis Code of Ordinances § 2-6-4, property owners and managers who wish to use the Police Department's criminal history check service must submit a written request and ensure they have received both a compliant signed consent form and a release authorization from the prospective tenant before any information is shared. Operators who follow this process generally keep documentation of each step — the written request, the consent form, and the release — to demonstrate that the screening was conducted in accordance with the ordinance's conditions. Because the provision limits use of the information solely to tenant screening, compliant landlords apply the results only for that stated purpose.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
St. Francis Code of Ordinances § 2-6-4 gives prospective tenants meaningful control over this screening process: a criminal history check through the Police Department cannot proceed without the applicant's own signed consent and a separate, explicit authorization to release the results to the landlord. Tenants should be aware that the ordinance restricts the landlord's use of any information obtained to tenant-screening purposes only, which may be relevant if a concern arises about how the data was used. Those who believe the conditions of § 2-6-4 were not followed may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or seek guidance from a legal aid resource familiar with Minnesota housing and privacy law.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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