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Tenant Resources

The rights and duties of tenants in Minnesota are spelled out in federal law, state statutes, local ordinances, safety and housing codes, common law, contract law, and a number of court decisions. These responsibilities can vary from place to place around the state.

How to Prepare for Trial in Housing Cases (booklet)
Housing & Landlord/Tenant Legal Fact Sheets: Over 30 legal topics covered, including translations into Spanish, Somali, and other languages.
Housing & Landlord/Tenant Legal Resources (LawHelpMN.org – for non-lawyers)
Housing and Mortgage Issues (MN Attorney General’s website)
Frequently Asked Questions about rental property management in Minnesota (MN Multi-Housing Association)
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) (Minnesota): Housing Discrimination and Other Resources
Landlords & Tenants: Rights & Responsibilities (booklet, MN Attorney General’s Office)
Tenants’ Rights in Minnesota (booklet, Legal Services State Support)
HOMELine Eviction Moratorium Phaseout Info & FAQ page
LawHelpMN COVID-19: Renters’ Rights and the end of the Eviction Moratorium page

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