The Plain-Person's Guide to Minnesota
Landlord-Tenant Law

• Minnesota Attorney-General's Landlord-Tenant Handbook
• Minnesota Statute 504: Landlords and Tenant
• Minnesota Statute 566: Forcible Entry and Unlawful Detainer (Eviction)
• Select miscellaneous statutes: Discrimination, Repossession
• Frequently asked Landlord-Tenant questions
• Additional Resources (TenantUnions, Legal-Aid, etc...)
• New developments in Minnesota landlord-tenant law
• Sample lease from the Multi-Housing Association
• The purpose of this guide

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