Tenant Resources

If you are representing yourself in a housing case in Minnesota, you are responsible for following the same laws and rules as an attorney. Read Rights and Duties of Self-Represented Parties.

The following is a list of some of the laws and rules that deal with tenant issues in Minnesota.
 

• Minn. Stat. ch. 504B
• Minn. Stat. § 484.013
• Minn. Stat. § 484.014
• MN Court Rules of Civil Procedure
• MN General Rules of Practice in District Court, including:
  • Title I: Rules Applicable to all Court Proceedings
  • Title II: Rules Governing Civil Actions
  • Title VI: Conciliation Court Rules
  • Title VII: Housing Court Rules–Hennepin and Ramsey Counties

You can get more help with your legal research at law libraries throughout Minnesota. County law libraries are open to the public, but hours will vary. Click MN County Law Libraries to see a directory of law libraries and their hours. You may also be able to get help with legal research from the State Law Library.

Talk with a lawyer to learn how the laws and rules may affect your case.