Depending on when the eviction occurred, your present circumstances, and other facts involving the eviction, you may now be eligible for expungement of the eviction. Recent Minnesota legislation has made it far easier to obtain an expungement in eviction cases and has expanded the reasons that... View More

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answered on Oct 27, 2024

It sounds like you're dealing with a landlord who is neglecting repairs in low-income housing while properly maintaining his higher-rent properties. This behavior could be considered discriminatory, especially if it disproportionately affects tenants based on protected characteristics like... View More

Yes, it legal for a landlord to limit the amount of overnight guests you have in a month. Not only does the landlord incur additional costs and expenses when additional people are living there, but at some point he becomes a tenant. His own residence would only be one factor in determining his... View More

It is common for a firm representing a landlord (or other parties in civil litigation) to include multiple attorneys on their court filings. This is even more common in housing court, where often a firm retained by a landlord has not determined which of the attorneys will appear at each hearing.... View More

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answered on Aug 15, 2024

If you’ve stayed in the hotel for more than 30 consecutive days, you might indeed be exempt from paying state and city lodging taxes. You should check your local laws, and if the exemption applies, you could be entitled to a refund for those taxes. You may need to gather documentation showing... View More

I admit I do not have experience with your specific situation; and research and analysis are required. I did, however, want to comment. You ex's abuse (if proven) isn't necessary a breach of contract. Your investment in the property doesn't necessarily mean you are entitled to any... View More

Given the small amount of money involved, it would not likely be worth the administrative overhead of setting up the file even if you were paying the attorney on an hourly fee basis. And it's way too small for a contingency fee. Most very small cases like this (under $15,000) can be... View More

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answered on Mar 26, 2024

If you have given a two-month notice as per your lease agreement and have documentation to back this up, you should be protected under most rental agreements and state laws. Ensure you have copies of the notice you provided, any acknowledgment received from the old company, and any other relevant... View More

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answered on Mar 31, 2024

If the tenant won the eviction case and it was dismissed due to the landlord receiving rent payments twice in January, the tenant has the right to remain in the property. Here are the next steps the tenant should consider:

1. Request a written repair request form: The tenant should ask the... View More

You will need to file and serve a Notice and Motion to Vacate Conciliation Court Judgment. The forms vary depending on when the judgment was sent. An attorney can help you for likely a minimal fee. If the judgment is over $7,500 it may be worth it.

A Conciliation Court order or judgment can be appealed at the District (Trial) Court.

The facts are reviewed “de novo,” which means the case gets a fresh start before the District Court judge. There may be a civil trial and either party can request a jury.

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answered on Mar 5, 2024

To research cases similar to yours where there's a jurisdictional conflict due to simultaneous legal actions in different courts, focus on keywords that describe your situation. Use terms like "retaliatory eviction after lawsuit," "jurisdictional conflict in civil cases,"... View More

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answered on Dec 5, 2023

Yes, there are lawyers who take cases against corporations, even in instances involving complex matters like federal crimes, identity theft, and issues with the legal system. These cases can be challenging, but there are attorneys who focus on civil rights, corporate accountability, and similar... View More

A Minnesota attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. Under textbook contract law, a signed contract is a done deal, subject to exceptions. But since your contract is a lease, a landlord-tenant attorney should advise. Good luck

You don't indicate in your question what your relationship is to this individual. The legal issues surrounding asking them to leave - such as an eviction - are going to be different than the question of whether they are violating their supervised release conditions. I would advise you to... View More

I don't believe having a standing garden bed with four legs counts as an alteration to the rental property. The Eiffel Tower also has four legs and would count as an alteration to the rental property. The legal term that is the most applicable is "fixture." Why don't you just ask?

Minnesota is one party consent state. So a person in a resident's meeting with management can likely "record the meeting without the resident's permission." I am not going stick my neck out and offer an absolute "yes" or "no." I would never advise a client to do this.

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answered on Jun 23, 2023

Generally, landlords are required to provide notice to the tenant before initiating eviction proceedings. The notice period and the reasons for eviction may vary depending on the circumstances, such as the type of tenancy and the terms of the rental agreement.