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Legal Information: Minnesota

Housing Laws

Laws current as of August 21, 2024

Who does this law protect?

You could be protected under this law if:

  1. you are a tenant or an authorized occupant in your home; and
  2. you are a victim of:

1 Minn. Stat. § 504B.285(1)(b)

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Can my landlord evict me because I am a victim?

Your landlord cannot evict you just because you or someone allowed to live with you is a victim of abuse.1 Your landlord also cannot evict you for ending your lease early if you used the law that lets victims of abuse, sexual assault, or harassment break their lease.2

However, your landlord may still evict you for another legal reason. For example, your landlord may evict you if you do not pay the rent you owe or if you break another lease rule.1

1 Minn. Stat. § 504B.285(1)(b)
2 Minn. Stat. § 504B.206(3)(d)

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