She is a coauthor of nolos essential guide to buying your first home, every landlords legal guide, firsttime landlord, leases and rental agreements, every tenant s legal guide, and renters rights. Fair housing refers to legal protection available to you under the fair housing act and the minnesota human rights act. When you decide to enter into a residential lease with a landlord, this creates a legal relationship. The manufacturedmobile home landlord tenant act mhlta, sometimes mmhlta governs the relationship between a landlord and a tenant who rents a mobile home space in washington state. The renters refund property tax refund lawhelp minnesota. Protect your rights as a renter, no matter what state you live in. Local officials call for canceling rent payments in minnesota. Under minnesota law, tenants in manufactured home parks have the same rights and responsibilities as tenants in other residential buildings. She distributed information culled from the minnesota attorney generals lengthy handbook on renter s rights and responsibilities, among other fact sheets. Minnesota landlord tenant laws are set forth in the minnesota statutes, chapter 504b, landlord and tenant.
Department of housing and urban development 451 7th street s. Home line wrote how to be the smartest renter on your block to help renters find, get and keep rental housing. Minnesota landlords and tenantsrights and responsibilities. You need to understand the landlord tenant laws in your state to know your rights. Home line provides free and lowcost legal, organizing, education, and advocacy services so that tenants throughout minnesota can solve their. Information on this website is available in alternative formats upon request. However, there are also laws that have to do with special situations that come up only in manufactured home parks. Tenants in federal housing and other forms of subsidized housing have additional rights under federal law not covered in this handbook. If you are not comfortable reporting to the police but want to talk to someone, call the sexual violence center crisis line at 612 8715111. A landlord of a residential building with 12 or more residential units must have a written lease for each unit rented to a residential tenant. A valid social security number or individual tax identification number. Mar 30, 2011 this book was written by practicing attorneys in minnesota who work exclusively in landlordtenant law. The nook book ebook of the how to be the smartest renter on your block. Fair housing fair housing it is the policy of minnesota housing to affirmatively further fair housing in all its programs so that individuals of similar income levels have equal access to minnesota housing programs, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, familial status, gender identity or.
If you, the buyer or renter, feel you have been discriminated against by a seller or landlord, you have certain legal rights. Minnesota attorney general the offices website contains a section on consumer. Your landlord must keep your apartment free of health and safety hazards. Returns and payments may be placed in the night deposit box. Learn when and how tenants may legally break a lease in minnesota and how to limit liability for rent through the end of the lease term. The section entitled housing contains information on landlordtenant law, predatory lending, private mortgage insurance and buying and selling a home. The rights and duties of landlords and tenants in minnesota are spelled out in state statutes, local ordinances, safety and housing codes, common law, contract law and a number of court decisions. This book was invaluable for giving me the lowdown on what stunts people will pullnow im ready for the frivolous lawsuit, and i know how to write an ironclad lease. These responsibilities can vary from place to place around the state. From how to find a tenant to what to do once they leave, it is a practical and thorough legal analysis of what minnesota landlords need to know about complying with the relevant federal, state and local laws.
Rights and responsibilities is written and published by the minnesota attorney general s office as required by minnesota statutes 504b. It gives the best ways to handle and avoid the most common rental problems. The state attorney general does have specific legal precedents in place regarding landlord tenant rights during the wintertime. Nov 04, 2010 minnesota landlords have legal rights when dealing with difficult tenants.
Next, some of the most common issues renters run into once theyve moved in are coveredgetting repairs made, dealing with neighbors, right to privacy, and more. It is a summary of the laws that govern the landlordtenant relationship. Renters rights in minnesota without a lease pocketsense. This booklet helps people renting a place to live understand their legal rights. This form is for income earned in tax year 2019, with tax returns due in april 2020. Marcia stewart writes and edits books on landlordtenant law, real estate, small business, and other consumer issues. The rights and responsibilities of the parties to a landlord tenant agreement are provided in the statutes as well as remedies in the event that one of the parties violates minnesota landlord tenant law.
For specifics, see minnesota tenant rights to withhold rent. For specifics, see minnesota tenant rights to withhold rent or repair and deduct. It is available in paperback and digitally via the links below. A collaborative resource for hennepin county tenant needs. The rights and responsibilities of the parties to a landlord tenant agreement are provided in the statutes as well as remedies in the event that one of the parties violates minnesota landlord tenant.
You may qualify for a renters property tax refund depending on your income and rent paid. Southern minnesota regional legal assistance at 651222 4731 300 minnesota building, st paul dispute resolution center drc at 651292 7791 homeline, a statewide service or at 612 728 5767. Tenant must otherwise be in good standing with the landlord. We last updated minnesota form m1pr in february 2020 from the minnesota department of revenue.
It provides free legal, organizing, education, and advocacy services so that tenants throughout minnesota can solve their own rental housing problems. It is a summary of the laws that govern the landlord tenant relationship. If you are a low income renter, their lawyers can help you with your legal questions. Renters property tax refund minnesota department of revenue. Your landlord must keep your apartment in good repair. It is illegal for your landlord or their employee to make unwelcome sexual advances, demand sex or sexual favors, use other words or acts of a sexual nature, rape or sexually assault you if you are assaulted, call 911. This book is based on the reallife concerns we hear from thousands of callers to our tenant hotline. Landlord and tenants rights and responsibilities this online handbook from the attorney generals office explains what rights landlords and tenants have in the rental housing relationship in mn. When you live in an apartment without a lease you are considered an atwill tenant.
The landlord shall provide the tenant with a copy of any written rental agreement and all amendments and additions thereto. The rights and duties of landlords and tenants in minnesota are spelled out in federal law. She is a coauthor of nolos essential guide to buying your first home, every landlords legal guide, firsttime landlord, leases and rental agreements, every tenants legal guide, and renters rights. It should not be considered legal advice to use in resolving specific landlordtenant problems or questions. The tenant resource center supports hennepin county residents who are at risk of eviction or homelessness through a collaborative. Tenant s right to break a rental lease in minnesota learn when and how tenants may legally break a lease in minnesota and how to limit liability for rent through the end of the lease term.
This document is available in alternative formats to individuals with disabilities by calling 651 2963353. Landlord and tenants rights and responsibilities a booklet from the minnesota. Returning security deposits in minnesota after the landlord receives the tenant s mailing address or delivery instructions, heshe should return the deposit to the tenant, with any interest earned, or if making deductions from the deposit or any portion, provide the tenant. This book was written by practicing attorneys in minnesota who work exclusively in landlordtenant law. Rights and responsibilities is written and published by the minnesota attorney generals office as required by minnesota statutes 504b. Housinglink answers to legal questions for renters in mn. Department of agriculture, trade and consumer protection facebook. Landlords and tenants attorney general of minnesota. Home lines tenant hotline remains open during the covid19 pandemic. Rights and responsibilities is written and published by the minnesota attorney generals office as required by minn.
In this case, the landlord only has five days from tenant moveout to return the tenant. There are dozens of legal guides available online for landlords, but none of them focus on minnesota statutes and regulations, and when it comes to landlordtenant legal issues, state law is key. Certain rights and duties apply to landlords and tenants everywhere in minnesota. This publication explains a tenants rights and duties under the. In minnesota, a landlord must typically return a tenant s security deposit within three weeks of tenant moveout. General rental housing information regarding covid19 is available here. The book includes updated 50state laws on key topics such as late rent.
The minnesota landlords and tenantsrights and responsibilities handbook includes everything you and your tenants need to know. The laws of each state dictate the nature of the relationship between landlord and tenant, from a tenant s obligation to pay rent. Tenant rights in mn school and family resource center. Home line has published a book on minnesota tenant landlord law. The landlords guide to minnesota law addresses every landlordtenant legal issue that is likely to arise over the course of a lease. Many renters and homeowners can get a refund every year from the state of minnesota. The structure, fixtures, plumbing and other equipment must be kept working safely and properly. Tenant rights tenants also referred to as renters need to know their rights when entering into a rental agreement.
Renters rights in minnesota without a lease protect both the renter and the landlord against unethical. Landlord and tenant issues minnesota judicial branch. Whether you want to know how to persuade your landlord to make repairs or stop invading your privacy, renters rights is for you. We will update this page with a new version of the form for 2021 as soon as it is made available by the minnesota. Homeline is an organization that fights for tenants. Findlaws legal overview of the rights of tenants in minnesota. Landlord and tenant responsibilities tend to vary from place to place around the state. There are dozens of legal guides available online for.
Marcia stewart writes and edits books on landlord tenant law, real estate, small business, and other consumer issues. This booklet should not be considered legal advice to use in resolving specific landlordtenant problems or questions. Tenants may withhold rent or exercise the right to repair and deduct if a landlord fails to take care of important repairs, such as a broken heater. Renters property tax refund minnesota department of. Minnesota homeowner and renter refund overview form m1pr is used by both homeowners and renters to claim a refund on property taxes that have either been paid directly to ones county for homeowners or indirectly via rent paid to ones landlord for renters homeowners can qualify for one or two different types of refunds. Landlordtenant guide from the wisconsin department of. Receive a free booklet which spells out the law in simple terms. The guide for landlords and tenants answers commonly asked questions about landlord tenant rights and responsibilities in. The rights and duties of landlords and tenants in minnesota are spelled out in federal law, state. Tenants rights in minnesota lawhelp minnesota lawhelpmn. Minnesota secretary of state information for landlords. Please call or email for legal advice about your tenancy. A portion of your rent is used to pay property taxes. Contact homeline, a minnesota nonprofit organization that helps residential tenants with rental.
You need to understand the landlordtenant laws in your state to know your rights. Fair housing fair housing it is the policy of minnesota housing to affirmatively further fair housing in all its programs so that individuals of similar income levels have equal access to minnesota. Under the minnesota human rights act, housing is a protected area, and it is illegal to treat you differently in housing because of your race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, public assistance, sexual orientation, or familial status with some exceptions, the following actions constitute a violation of the human rights. The book begins with advice regarding finding and applying for an apartment and moves on to understanding the terms of a lease. When there is no written lease, the state of minnesota requires that the landlord provide a minimum 14day notice to quit when a tenant fails to pay rent before heshe can proceed with the eviction process. There are dozens of legal guides available online for landlords, but none of them focus on minnesota statutes. Southern minnesota regional legal services smrls southern minnesota regional legal services provides free legal representation and advice to low income people in 33 counties of southern minnesota. Additionally, the document must be provided to tenants at least 30 days prior to initiating any court action, except for nonpayment of rent. Paul becomes a city of renters, officials say they. The article below discusses landlords rights when dealing with problem renters.
Those tenants should check their leases for information. Minnesota attorney general the offices website contains a section on consumer protection information homepage. Every tenants legal guide gives you the legal and practical information you need to deal with your landlord and other tenants. Printable 2019 minnesota form m1pr homestead credit. As a tenant in minnesota, you have the following rights. Oh, and i suppose if you were a renter trying to deal with an unlikeable landlord, this book would be a good tool to have in your arsenal. The rights and duties of landlords and tenants in minnesota are spelled out in federal law, state statutes, local ordinances, safety and housing codes, common. Oct 05, 2018 minnesota law requires that all landlords and property owners must inform their residential tenants that the minnesota landlords and tenants rights and responsibilities handbook is available to them. Find out key laws and legal responsibilities every minnesota landlord and.
Renters have many legal rights learn yours and how to protect them. The rights and duties of landlords and tenants in minnesota are spelled out in federal law, state statutes, local ordinances. Under the minnesota human rights act, housing is a protected area, and it is illegal to treat you differently in housing because of your race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, public assistance, sexual orientation, or familial status. This area of law is essential to renting an apartment or house.
It is illegal for your landlord or their employee to make unwelcome sexual advances, demand sex or sexual favors, use other words or acts of a sexual nature, rape or. The following is an overview of tenants rights, with links to corresponding findlaw articles. The book includes updated 50state laws on key topics such as late rent fees, deadlines for the return of security deposits, protections against landlord retaliation, and more. Chapter 504b landlord and tenant minnesota office of the. The manufacturedmobile home landlordtenant act mhlta, sometimes mmhlta governs the relationship between a landlord and a tenant who rents a mobile home space in washington state. Every tenants legal guide law book for renters nolo. Lived in a building where the owner was assessed property tax or made payments in lieu of. Home line provides free and lowcost legal, organizing, education, and advocacy services so that tenants throughout minnesota. It is a guide and is not meant to answer all questions. The exception to this rule is if the tenant had to move out because the entire building or the tenant s unit has been condemned. Antidiscrimination laws under the federal fair housing act, landlords may not discriminate against current or prospective tenants on the basis of their race, gender, familial status, religion, ethnicity, national origin, or disability.