Minnesota Landlord Tenant Law

Laws, Rules & Resources for Landlord-Tenant Cases

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.

NOTE: A corporation or LLC must be represented by an attorney in District Court, which includes having an attorney sign court papers on behalf of the client corporation or LLC. Except: For cases limited to the Hennepin County "Housing Court," MN Gen. Rule of Practice 603 may allow a principal (or agent) of the corporation or LLC to sign court papers or appear in court on behalf of the business entity. Get legal advice if you have questions on this topic.

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

• MN Statutes, Ch. 504B Landlord and Tenant
• MN Rules of Civil Procedure
• MN General Rules of Practice, 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 & 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 county law libraries.

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

Resources on Landlord-Tenant Issues

• HOME Line Tenants in Minnesota can get free legal help by E-mail and by phone at (612) 728-5767 (Twin Cities) or (866) 866-3546 (outside metro).
• 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)
• How to File an Eviction Action in MN: A Resource for Residential Property Owners and Managers (MN Multi-Housing Assoc.)
• How to Prepare for Trial in Housing Cases (booklet, MN Courts SHC)
• 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)

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