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MN Stat § 504B.275 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 500 - 515B — Property And Property Interests|Chapter 504B — Landlord And Tenant|Section 504B.275 — Attorney General's Statement; Distribution.

504B.275 ATTORNEY GENERAL'S STATEMENT; DISTRIBUTION. In this section, "residential tenant" does not include residents of manufactured home parks as defined in section 327C.01, subdivision 9. The attorney general shall prepare and make available to the public a statement which summarizes the significant legal rights and obligations of landlords and residential tenants of rental dwelling units. The statement shall include descriptions of the significant provisions of this chapter. The statement shall notify residential tenants in public housing to consult their leases for additional rights and obligations they may have under federal law. The statement shall include the telephone number and address of the attorney general for further information. The attorney general shall annually revise the statement provided in this section as necessary to ensure that it continues accurately to describe the statutory and case law governing the rights and duties of landlords and residential tenants of rental dwelling units. After preparing the statement for the first time and after each annual revision of the statement, the attorney general shall hold a public meeting to discuss the statement and receive comments on its contents before it is issued. When preparing the statement and evaluating public comment, the attorney general shall be guided by the legislature's intent that the statement be brief, accurate, and complete in identifying significant legal rights and obligations, and written using words with common, everyday meanings. History:   1999 c 199 art 1 s 36
MN Stat § 504B.281 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 500 - 515B — Property And Property Interests|Chapter 504B — Landlord And Tenant|Section 504B.281 — Forcible Entry And Unlawful Detainer Prohibited.

504B.281 FORCIBLE ENTRY AND UNLAWFUL DETAINER PROHIBITED. No person may occupy or take possession of real property except where occupancy or possession is allowed by law, and in such cases, the person may not enter by force, but only in a peaceable manner. History:   1999 c 199 art 1 s 37
MN Stat § 504B.301 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 500 - 515B — Property And Property Interests|Chapter 504B — Landlord And Tenant|Section 504B.301 — Eviction Action For Unlawful Detention.

504B.301 EVICTION ACTION FOR UNLAWFUL DETENTION. A person may be evicted if the person has unlawfully or forcibly occupied or taken possession of real property or unlawfully detains or retains possession of real property. A seizure under section 609.5317, subdivision 1, for which there is not a defense under section 609.5317, subdivision 3, constitutes unlawful detention by the tenant. History:   1999 c 199 art 1 s 40
MN Stat § 504B.305 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 500 - 515B — Property And Property Interests|Chapter 504B — Landlord And Tenant|Section 504B.305 — Notice Of Seizure Provision.

504B.305 NOTICE OF SEIZURE PROVISION. Landlords shall give written notice to tenants of the provision relating to seizures in section 504B.301. Failure to give such notice does not subject the landlord to criminal or civil liability and is not a defense under section 609.5317, subdivision 3. History:   1999 c 199 art 1 s 41
MN Stat § 504B.311 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 500 - 515B — Property And Property Interests|Chapter 504B — Landlord And Tenant|Section 504B.311 — No Eviction Action If Tenant Holds Over For Three Years.

504B.311 NO EVICTION ACTION IF TENANT HOLDS OVER FOR THREE YEARS. No person may bring an eviction action against an occupant of any premises where that occupant's lease, or the lease of that occupant's ancestors or predecessor in interest, was terminated more than three years before the beginning of the action and where the occupant of the premises or that person's ancestors or predecessor in interest were in quiet possession for three consecutive years immediately before the filing of the eviction. History:   1999 c 199 art 1 s 42
MN Stat § 504B.315 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 500 - 515B — Property And Property Interests|Chapter 504B — Landlord And Tenant|Section 504B.315 — Restrictions On Eviction Due To Familial Status.

504B.315 RESTRICTIONS ON EVICTION DUE TO FAMILIAL STATUS. (a) As used in this section, "familial status" has the meaning given it in section 363A.03, subdivision 18. (b) No residential tenant of residential premises may be evicted, denied a continuing tenancy, or denied a renewal of a lease on the basis of familial status commenced during the tenancy unless one year has elapsed from the commencement of the familial status and the landlord has given the tenant six months prior notice in writing, except in case of nonpayment of rent, damage to the premises, disturbance of other tenants, or other breach of the lease. Any provision, whether oral or written, of any lease or other agreement, whereby any provision of this section is waived by a tenant, is contrary to public policy and void. History:   1999 c 199 art 1 s 43
MN Stat § 504B.321 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 500 - 515B — Property And Property Interests|Chapter 504B — Landlord And Tenant|Section 504B.321 — Complaint And Summons.

504B.321 COMPLAINT AND SUMMONS. Subdivision 1. Procedure. (a) To bring an eviction action, the person complaining shall file a complaint with the court, stating the full name and date of birth of the person against whom the complaint is made, unless it is not known, describing the premises of which possession is claimed, stating the facts which authorize the recovery of possession, and asking for recovery thereof. (b) The lack of the full name and date of birth of the person against whom the complaint is made does not deprive the court of jurisdiction or make the complaint invalid. (c) The court shall issue a summons, commanding the person against whom the complaint is made to appear before the court on a day and at a place stated in the summons. (d) The appearance shall be not less than seven nor more than 14 days from the day of issuing the summons, except as provided by subdivision 2. (e) A copy of the complaint shall be attached to the summons, which shall state that the copy is attached and that the original has been filed. Subd. 2. Expedited procedure. (a) In an eviction action brought under section 504B.171 or on the basis that the tenant is causing a nuisance or other illegal behavior that seriously endangers the safety of other residents, their property, or the landlord's property, the person filing the complaint shall file an affidavit stating specific facts and instances in support of why an expedited hearing is required. (b) The complaint and affidavit shall be reviewed by a referee or judge and scheduled for an expedited hearing only if sufficient supporting facts are stated and they meet the requirements of this paragraph. (c) The appearance in an expedited hearing shall be not less than five days nor more than seven days from the date the summons is issued. The summons, in an expedited hearing, shall be served upon the tenant within 24 hours of issuance unless the court orders otherwise for good cause shown. (d) If the court determines that the person seeking an expedited hearing did so without sufficient basis under the requirements of this subdivision, the court shall impose a civil penalty of up to $500 for abuse of the expedited hearing process. History:  1999 c 199 art 1 s 44; 2007 c 13 art 3 s 30
MN Stat § 504B.325 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 500 - 515B — Property And Property Interests|Chapter 504B — Landlord And Tenant|Section 504B.325 — Expedited Relief.

504B.325 EXPEDITED RELIEF. A landlord or the landlord's agent may request expedited temporary relief by bringing an action under section 609.748 or filing a petition for a temporary restraining order, in conjunction with a complaint filed under section 504B.321. History:   1999 c 199 art 1 s 45
MN Stat § 504B.331 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 500 - 515B — Property And Property Interests|Chapter 504B — Landlord And Tenant|Section 504B.331 — Summons; How Served.

504B.331 SUMMONS; HOW SERVED. (a) The summons must be served at least seven days before the date of the court appearance specified in section 504B.321, in the manner provided for service of a summons in a civil action in district court. It may be served by any person not named a party to the action. (b) If the defendant cannot be found in the county, the summons may be served at least seven days before the date of the court appearance by: (1) leaving a copy at the defendant's last usual place of abode with a person of suitable age and discretion residing there; or (2) if the defendant had no place of abode, by leaving a copy at the property described in the complaint with a person of suitable age and discretion occupying the premises. (c) Failure of the sheriff to serve the defendant is prima facie proof that the defendant cannot be found in the county. (d) Where the defendant cannot be found in the county, service of the summons may be made upon the defendant by posting the summons in a conspicuous place on the property for not less than one week if: (1) the property described in the complaint is: (i) nonresidential and no person actually occupies the property; or (ii) residential and service has been attempted at least twice on different days, with at least one of the attempts having been made between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.; and (2) the plaintiff or the plaintiff's attorney has signed and filed with the court an affidavit stating that: (i) the defendant cannot be found, or that the plaintiff or the plaintiff's attorney believes that the defendant is not in the state; and (ii) a copy of the summons has been mailed to the defendant at the defendant's last known address if any is known to the plaintiff. (e) If the defendant or the defendant's attorney does not appear in court on the date of the appearance, the trial shall proceed. History:  1999 c 199 art 1 s 46; 2005 c 10 art 2 s 4
MN Stat § 504B.335 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 500 - 515B — Property And Property Interests|Chapter 504B — Landlord And Tenant|Section 504B.335 — Answer; Trial.

504B.335 ANSWER; TRIAL. (a) At the court appearance specified in the summons, the defendant may answer the complaint, and the court shall hear and decide the action, unless it grants a continuance of the trial as provided in section 504B.341. (b) Either party may demand a trial by jury. (c) The proceedings in the action are the same as in other civil actions, except as provided in sections 504B.281 to 504B.371. (d) The court, in scheduling appearances and hearings under this section, shall give priority to any eviction brought under section 504B.171, or on the basis that the defendant is a tenant and is causing a nuisance or seriously endangers the safety of other residents, their property, or the landlord's property. History:   1999 c 199 art 1 s 47
MN Stat § 504B.341 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 500 - 515B — Property And Property Interests|Chapter 504B — Landlord And Tenant|Section 504B.341 — Continuance Of Trial.

504B.341 CONTINUANCE OF TRIAL. (a) In an eviction action, the court, in its discretion, may grant a continuance of the trial for no more than six days unless all parties consent to longer continuance. (b) However, in all actions brought under section 504B.285, other than actions on a written lease signed by both parties, the court shall continue the trial as necessary but for no more than three months if the defendant or the defendant's agent or attorney: (1) states under oath that the defendant cannot proceed to trial because a material witness is not present; (2) names the witness; (3) states under oath that the defendant has made due exertion to obtain the witness; (4) states the belief that if the continuance is allowed the defendant will be able to procure the attendance of the witness at the trial or to obtain the witness's deposition; and (5) gives a bond that the plaintiff will be paid all rent that accrues during the pendency of the action and all costs and damages that accrue due to the adjournment. History:   1999 c 199 art 1 s 48
MN Stat § 504B.345 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 500 - 515B — Property And Property Interests|Chapter 504B — Landlord And Tenant|Section 504B.345 — Judgment; Execution.

504B.345 JUDGMENT; EXECUTION. Subdivision 1. General. (a) If the court or jury finds for the plaintiff, the court shall immediately enter judgment that the plaintiff shall have recovery of the premises, and shall tax the costs against the defendant. The court shall issue execution in favor of the plaintiff for the costs and also immediately issue a writ of recovery of premises and order to vacate. (b) The court shall give priority in issuing a writ of recovery of premises and order to vacate for an eviction action brought under section 504B.171 or on the basis that the tenant is causing a nuisance or seriously endangers the safety of other residents, their property, or the landlord's property. (c) If the court or jury finds for the defendant: (1) the court shall enter judgment for the defendant, tax the costs against the plaintiff, and issue execution in favor of the defendant; and (2) the court may expunge the records relating to the action under the provisions of section 484.014 or under the court's inherent authority at the time judgment is entered or after that time upon motion of the defendant. (d) Except in actions brought: (1) under section 504B.291 as required by section 609.5317, subdivision 1; (2) under section 504B.171; or (3) on the basis that the tenant is causing a nuisance or seriously endangers the safety of other residents, their property, or the landlord's property, upon a showing by the defendant that immediate restitution of the premises would work a substantial hardship upon the defendant or the defendant's family, the court shall stay the writ of recovery of premises and order to vacate for a reasonable period, not to exceed seven days. Subd. 2. Expedited writ. If the court enters judgment for the plaintiff in an action brought under section 504B.291 as required by section 609.5317, subdivision 1, the court may not stay issuance of the writ of recovery of premises and order to vacate unless the court makes written findings specifying the extraordinary and exigent circumstances that warrant staying the writ for a reasonable period, not to exceed seven days. History:  1999 c 199 art 1 s 49; 2014 c 246 s 5
MN Stat § 504B.351 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 500 - 515B — Property And Property Interests|Chapter 504B — Landlord And Tenant|Section 504B.351 — Failure Of Jury To Reach A Verdict.

504B.351 FAILURE OF JURY TO REACH A VERDICT. If the jury cannot agree upon a verdict, the court may discharge the members and issue an order impaneling a new jury, immediately or as agreed to by the parties or fixed by the court. History:   1999 c 199 art 1 s 50
MN Stat § 504B.355 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 500 - 515B — Property And Property Interests|Chapter 504B — Landlord And Tenant|Section 504B.355 — Form Of Verdict.

504B.355 FORM OF VERDICT. The verdict of the jury or the finding of the court in favor of the plaintiff in an eviction action shall be substantially in the following form: At a court held at ....., on the ..... day of ....., year ....., before ....., a judge in and for the county of ..... in an action between ....., plaintiff, and ....., defendant, the jury (or, if the action be tried without a jury, the court) find that the facts alleged in the complaint are true, and the plaintiff shall recover possession of the premises and the defendant(s) shall vacate the premises immediately. ..................... If the verdict or finding is for the defendant, it shall be sufficient to find that the facts alleged in the complaint are not true. History:   1999 c 199 art 1 s 51
MN Stat § 504B.361 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 500 - 515B — Property And Property Interests|Chapter 504B — Landlord And Tenant|Section 504B.361 — Forms Of Summons And Writ.

504B.361 FORMS OF SUMMONS AND WRIT. Subdivision 1. Summons and writ. The state court administrator shall develop a uniform form for the summons and writ of recovery of premises and order to vacate. Subd. 2. Priority writ. The court shall identify a writ of recovery of premises and order to vacate property that is issued pursuant to an eviction action under section 504B.171, or on the basis that the tenant is causing a nuisance or seriously endangers the safety of other residents, their property, or the landlord's property and clearly note on the order to vacate that it is a priority order. Notice that it is a priority order must be made in a manner that is obvious to an officer who must execute the order under section 504B.365. History:  1999 c 199 art 1 s 52; 2005 c 10 art 2 s 4; 2007 c 54 art 5 s 12
MN Stat § 504B.381 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 500 - 515B — Property And Property Interests|Chapter 504B — Landlord And Tenant|Section 504B.381 — Emergency Tenant Remedies Action.

504B.381 EMERGENCY TENANT REMEDIES ACTION. Subdivision 1. Petition. A person authorized to bring an action under section 504B.395, subdivision 1, may petition the court for relief in cases of emergency involving the loss of running water, hot water, heat, electricity, sanitary facilities, or other essential services or facilities that the landlord is responsible for providing. Subd. 2. Venue. The venue of the action authorized by this section is the county where the residential building alleged to contain the emergency condition is located. Subd. 3. Petition information. The petitioner must present a verified petition to the district court that contains: (1) a description of the premises and the identity of the landlord; (2) a statement of the facts and grounds that demonstrate the existence of an emergency caused by the loss of essential services or facilities; and (3) a request for relief. Subd. 4. Notice. The petitioner must attempt to notify the landlord, at least 24 hours before application to the court, of the petitioner's intent to seek emergency relief. An order may be granted without notice to the landlord if the court finds that reasonable efforts, as set forth in the petition or by separate affidavit, were made to notify the landlord but that the efforts were unsuccessful. Subd. 5. Relief; service of order. The court may order relief as provided in section 504B.425. The petitioner shall serve the order on the landlord personally or by mail as soon as practicable. Subd. 6. Limitation. This section does not extend to emergencies that are the result of the deliberate or negligent act or omission of a residential tenant or anyone acting under the direction or control of the residential tenant. Subd. 7. Effect of other laws. Section 504B.395, subdivisions 3 and 4, do not apply to a petition for emergency relief under this section. History:   1999 c 199 art 1 s 56
MN Stat § 504B.391 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 500 - 515B — Property And Property Interests|Chapter 504B — Landlord And Tenant|Section 504B.391 — Violations Of Building Repair Orders.

504B.391 VIOLATIONS OF BUILDING REPAIR ORDERS. Subdivision 1. Noncompliance; fines. If the court finds that a landlord has willfully failed to comply with a court order to remedy a violation, the court shall fine the landlord according to the following schedule: (1) $250 for the first failure to comply; (2) $500 for the second failure to comply with an order regarding the same violation; and (3) $750 for the third and each subsequent failure to comply with an order regarding the same violation. Subd. 2. Criminal penalty. A landlord who willfully fails to comply with a court order to remedy a violation is guilty of a gross misdemeanor if it is the third or subsequent time that the landlord has willfully failed to comply with an order to remedy a violation within a three-year period. History:   1999 c 199 art 1 s 58
MN Stat § 504B.401 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 500 - 515B — Property And Property Interests|Chapter 504B — Landlord And Tenant|Section 504B.401 — Summons.

504B.401 SUMMONS. Subdivision 1. Contents. (a) On receipt of the complaint in section 504B.395, the court administrator shall prepare a summons. The summons shall: (1) specify the time and place of the hearing to be held on the complaint; and (2) state that if at the time of the hearing a defense is not interposed and established by the landlord, judgment may be entered for the relief requested and authorized by sections 504B.381 and 504B.395 to 504B.471. (b) The hearing must be scheduled not less than seven nor more than 14 days after receipt of the complaint by the court administrator. Subd. 2. Service. The summons and complaint must be served upon the landlord or the landlord's agent not less than seven nor more than 14 days before the hearing. Service shall be by personal service upon the defendant pursuant to the Minnesota Rules of Civil Procedure. If personal service cannot be made with due diligence, service may be made by affixing a copy of the summons and complaint prominently to the residential building involved, and mailing at the same time a copy of the summons and complaint by certified mail to the last known address of the landlord. History:  1999 c 199 art 1 s 60; 2003 c 114 s 1
MN Stat § 504B.411 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 500 - 515B — Property And Property Interests|Chapter 504B — Landlord And Tenant|Section 504B.411 — Answer.

504B.411 ANSWER. At or before the time of the hearing, the landlord may answer in writing. Defenses that are not contained in a written answer must be orally pleaded at the hearing before any testimony is taken. No delays in the date of hearing may be granted to allow time to prepare a written answer or reply except with the consent of all parties. History:   1999 c 199 art 1 s 61
MN Stat § 504B.415 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 500 - 515B — Property And Property Interests|Chapter 504B — Landlord And Tenant|Section 504B.415 — Defenses.

504B.415 DEFENSES. It is a sufficient defense to a complaint under section 504B.385 or 504B.395 that: (1) the violation or violations alleged in the complaint do not exist or that the violation or violations have been removed or remedied; (2) the violations have been caused by the willful, malicious, negligent, or irresponsible conduct of a complaining residential tenant or anyone under the tenant's direction or control; or (3) a residential tenant of the residential building has unreasonably refused entry to the landlord or the landlord's agent to a portion of the property for the purpose of correcting the violation, and that the effort to correct was made in good faith. History:   1999 c 199 art 1 s 62
MN Stat § 504B.421 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 500 - 515B — Property And Property Interests|Chapter 504B — Landlord And Tenant|Section 504B.421 — Hearing.

504B.421 HEARING. If issues of fact are raised, they must be tried by the court without a jury. The court may grant a postponement of the trial on its own motion or at the request of a party if it determines that postponements are necessary to enable a party to procure necessary witnesses or evidence. A postponement must be for no more than ten days except by consent of all appearing parties. History:   1999 c 199 art 1 s 63