we were then given a different letter asking us to agree to move, we would no longer be responsible for our mortgage and basically just cut all ties. I have texts and an audio recording stating I would,could, and will be getting money back, but the agreement doesn't mention it, so I have not... Read more »
Our building had had flooding issues and leaks for several years. Our old landlord sold the building to a new company. Within one year the new company was switching everyone to month to month when their lease was over and turned the water bill over to the tenets. I was curious if this is legal?
Landlord took over 2 mos into our 1 yr lease. She had no idea my name was on the lease, Had I been treated as a tenant, I would have paid rent when it was late etc. the last 3 months I paid all rent but landlord continued to put everything under my daughters name. We paid $600 deposit, $150 was... Read more »
Our lease is up in September. We got an email saying they won't renew our lease and have 60 days to transfer to a new apartment number. Wondering on if i will need to hire movers out of pocket because of this or if the apartment building is liable to cover these cost. Also what my options are... Read more »
I have emailed my landlord my intent to terminate my month-to-month lease on the 1st of June (the last day in residence would be May 31st). I have emailed him today, April 27th. MN statute 504B.135 specifies "The time of the notice must be at least as long as the interval between the time rent... Read more »
I was in middle of housing court to fight a eviction that was totally wrong and I had huge lawsuit against the place I lived.. But I had a petty misdemeanor theft.40$ theft.was going to be dropped anyhow.ididnt have a record really.during middle of housing court the sheriffs at government center... Read more »

answered on Jan 19, 2021
I am not aware of any legal requirement to speak to your landlord unless there is a provision in your lease agreement that says this.
The apartment is rented by a couple. Tenant A is in jail for domestic abuse, Tenant B has a restraining order. Tenant B wants to end the lease. How do I do this with Tenant A in jail?

answered on Nov 20, 2020
Your best bet is to contact a reputable firm that handles landlord/tenant matters and have them assist you.

answered on Nov 24, 2020
What is and is not racism is a matter of opinion. This isn't really a legal question.
I signed a lease in April for starting in September. However, I got an email last Friday that my job was going to be move to remote for the foreseeable future due to COVID-19. I emailed them on July 29th with my two-months notice saying that I will not be moving in, however, they are stating that... Read more »

answered on Aug 11, 2020
It would be smart to contact someone experienced in landlord tenant law to get a clear answer on your particular situation. They would need to take a look at your lease. I do not practice in this area but know several who do.
We live in Minnesota. His deployment started in December 2019. We signed the lease in April 2020. His deployment is done in September.

answered on May 6, 2020
Under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, he is eligible to cancel a lease contract for a deployment of longer than 90 days. He will need to submit a request with a copy of his orders.
I have someone who lives above my garage. I gave him thirty days notice to vacate. I'm tired of his drunken behavior. He has not even packed. He is waiting to see what I do. I want to file an unlawful Detainer. I want him out.

answered on Jul 27, 2019
This is not a criminal law question. It is a landlord-tenant law question.
Nothing was filed in Probate. No executor nor representative was appointed. As far as I can tell, no one had a legal right to even enter the deceased person's apartment, let alone remove all property.

answered on Jul 16, 2019
As a criminal defense lawyer, I don't know which, if any, such law exists. Perhaps it does. When someone claims a law, unless it's a criminal law I generally ask them for the Statute citation number. Then we can read it online. If the problem relates to disposition of the personal... Read more »
From what I can tell Minnesota laws requires "reasonable notice"

answered on Mar 12, 2019
Landlords must respect a tenant's right to privacy. Check out section 504B.211.

answered on Sep 27, 2018
There are very specific laws regarding personal property of a tenant, how to handle it, etc. It is not necessarily a simple answer capable of being answered on a message board. You might consider meeting with an attorney to discuss this process in detail to ensure you do things the correct way.

answered on Aug 3, 2018
Not enough information to know, but I've had cases where my client was accused of crimes based on receiving benefits after no longer qualifying based on income.
They are seeking 134k and counting as it's an open claim
Showings...do I have to allow it? I'm new to this state and the last state we lived in didn't require we allow the landlord to show the property. I have no problem with it, but not now while I'm in the middle of spring break, family visits and kids activities. I don't want the... Read more »

answered on Mar 2, 2018
The landlord may enter for any legitimate business purpose, which includes showing the property to a potential buyer, after making a good faith effort to give you notice.
3 of my roommates lack discipline and manners and they talk with loud voice even they are sitting 2 feet from each other which I don't understand. They sound to me like bunch of villagers where they talk loud, laugh in the middle of the night ignoring other people are trying to sleep.

answered on Dec 19, 2017
You do not have legal recourse in this situation. You will have to move or get new roommates.
I was evicted on 11/3 with the sheriff's office escorting me off the property. This was after speaking to the believed a log as i paid the balance by the Monday, I would be ok. I was not permitted to get back into my place until after the weekend. On the 14th I received a letter stating... Read more »
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