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Tenant Narratives

A Storytelling Series by HOME Line

 Video Campaign Overview

 What is Tenant Narratives?

Tenant Narratives is a storytelling series brought to you by HOME Line. The stories shared here come from Minnesotans who are advocating for stronger Just Cause and Source of Income tenant protections in Minnesota.

Background:

HOME Line launched this project as part of our Just Cause and Source of Income policy campaigns. Year after year, tenants and advocates go to the Capitol to share their real stories and push for policies that protect renters. However, we recognize that not everyone has the ability to testify in person during committee hearings. So, we are bringing our stories directly to our elected officials, making sure they hear us loud and clear to help protect tenants in Minnesota.

We invited 21 individuals to share their experiences, discuss the housing challenges they faced, and explain how Just Cause and Source of Income Protections (see description below) could have changed their circumstances. As you listen to these stories from tenants and advocates in our 21-part video series, we encourage you to share your own story. The more voices we bring into the conversation, the faster we can secure meaningful policy changes.

If you’re interested in submitting your own 2-minute testimony, follow our step-by-step guide below and submit your story through the form provided. If selected, we will contact you before submitting your testimony to elected officials.

Tenant Testimony Submissions

Share Your Story – Help Us Push for Stronger Tenant Protections

We invite you to submit a 1-2 minute video sharing your experience. Your story can help push for policy change and protect renters across Minnesota. Google Form Submission Link – Includes fields for Name, Address, and Video Upload

Four Easy Steps to Submit:

  1. Name
  2. Address (We will keep your address private; we want to find out who your legislators are.)
  3. Describe the housing issue you faced
  4. Explain how Just Cause or Source of Income protections would have helped

Upload your video using the form below. You can either attach a video file or provide a link to your recorded testimony. If selected, we will contact you before submitting your story to elected officials.

;Google Form Submission Link – Includes fields for Name, Address, and Video Upload

 

Policy Updates Section 

Stay informed about the latest legislative efforts to strengthen tenant protections.

Current Bills in Progress:

  • Just Cause Protections: Introduced in both House and Senate.
    • Authors include Senator Pha for SF1671 and House Representative Agbaje for HF 997 
    • Just Cause protections, as outlined in HF 997 (Rep. Agbaje) and SF 1671 (Sen. Pha), ensure that landlords can only evict tenants or refuse lease renewals for legitimate reasons such as nonpayment, lease violations, or property-related issues. These policies aim to prevent unjust evictions, providing renters with stability and safeguarding them from retaliatory or arbitrary displacement.
  • Source of Income Protections:
    • Authors Include Senator Oumou Verbten for SF 2097 and House Rep Howard for HF 2021
    • Source of Income protections, as outlined in HF 2021 (Rep. Howard) and SF 2097 (Sen. Oumou Verbeten), prohibit landlords from denying rental applications based solely on a tenant’s legal income source, such as housing vouchers or disability benefits. These protections ensure fair access to housing and help prevent discrimination against renters relying on nontraditional income.

Resources:

  • Policy Resources from The Alliances Equity in Place Coalition 
  • FAQs about Just Cause and Source of Income Protections

 

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Recent HOME Line Posts

  • Central Minneapolis Renters Gathering with Problems, Leaving with Solutions
  • Hotline Update – May 2025
  • Let’s Amp Up Advocacy for Source of Income and Just Cause Protections
  • 6/18/2025: HOME Line Tenant/Landlord Webinar Series: Finding New Housing and Security Deposits
  • April Hotline Volume up 8% from 2024
  • In the Arena: Attending Legislative Meetings As a Newcomer
  • VISTA Member to Present Tenant Oral History Capstone Project
  • Overview of Tenant/Landlord Law CLE on May 8th!
  • Recording of 5/21/2025 HOME Line Tenant/Landlord Webinar: New City Ordinances
  • VISTA Member Harnesses Skill, Passion to Lead Creation of Duluth Tenants Union Zine
  • First Quarter Contacts Increased in 8 of Top 10 Categories
  • Recording of 4/23/2025 HOME Line Tenant/Landlord Webinar: Rental Housing Market Analysis with HousingLink
Archive of previous HOME Line news posts

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Bloomington, MN 55425

HOME Line is a tax-exempt non-profit organization under Internal Revenue Code § 501(c)(3).

Our EIN is 41-1941115.

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