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In Minnesota, it is illegal to remove a tenant or a tenant's property by force (e.g., changing the locks or shutting off the utilities) without a court order. To get a court order, a landlord must file an eviction action in court (formerly called "unlawful detainer").
Housing Court Information from the District Courts
NOTE: The following links are for specific Counties or District Courts, and the information may not apply to every District Court in Minnesota:
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