Presented by: Stefanie Fauth and Austyn Aagaard, Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State, and Clarice Scarnecchia, Landlord Resource Network

Minnesota’s Safe at Home program is designed to help people who fear for their safety maintain a confidential address. Participants are often survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. This session will provide guidance as to how a housing provider remains legally compliant when handling the private information of a Safe at Home participant.

• Learn the basics of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), including who is protected and which programs are covered.
• Gain practical guidance on confidentiality requirements, including what information may (and may not) be disclosed under VAWA and how a “Notice to Landlord or Property Managers” may affect the classification of a Safe at Home participants’ data.
• Understand documentation requirements and verification procedures under VAWA and Safe at Home.
• Compare VAWA protections with Minnesota law, including key differences from Minn. Stat. § 504B.206
• Learn lease bifurcation and emergency transfer obligations under VAWA.
• Walk through how Safe at Home and VAWA affect evictions.
• Discuss best practices, including developing and implementing policies and procedures.

This is a Lunch & Learn session, with lunch provided by American Family Insurance – Fost Choles Agency, Archway Contracting, and Citizens State Bank. Thank you to our sponsors!

   Date/Time:

March  12, 2026  |  11:00 a.m.  - 1:00 p.m.

   Registration Fee:

$25 Members  |  $45 Non-members  (Registrations within 24 hours of the course start incur a $10 late fee.)

   Location:

MHA - 7900 Xerxes ave S, Ste 170, Bloomington, MN 55431

Registration/Cancellation Policies: By registering for this course you agree to all registration and cancellation policies, including but not limited to, email, cancellation, photo and assumption of risk. View complete registration and cancellation policies at www.mmha.com/edu-policies.