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  Fact Sheets
 
   Basic Information for Tenants This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Fact Sheet H-1
By: Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis
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   Bed Bugs This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Fact Sheet H-10
By: Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis
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   Can I Keep A Pet This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Fact Sheet H-7
By: Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis
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   Conciliation Court This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Fact Sheet C-1
By: Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis
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   Condemnations This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Fact Sheet H-13
By: Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis
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   Getting Property Back After You Move Out This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Fact Sheet H-30
By: Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis
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   Lead Paint and Tenants Rights This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Fact Sheet H-16
By: Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis
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   Looking for an Apartment This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Fact Sheet H-3
By: Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis
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   Protect your Child from Lead Poisoning This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Fact Sheet H-15
By: Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis
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   Questions About Renting This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Fact Sheet H-2
By: Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis
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   Renter's Refund This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Fact Sheet H-21
By: Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis
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   Tenant Screening This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Fact Sheet H-4
By: Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis
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   When Your Landlord Loses the Building: Mortage Foreclosure This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Fact Sheet H-14
By: Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis
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   Tenant Rights During a Flood or Natural Disaster This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

By: Winona Office (Southeast Region) - Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services  
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  Question & Answer Column
 
   How do I get my landlord to give me my "certificate of rent paid" form?
I recently realized that I should receive a certificate for rent paid form (CRP) from my landlord each year in order to get my renter's refund. I asked my landlord about getting this, but I am still concerned that he will not follow through...
By: Legal Aid Service of Northeastern Minnesota-Duluth   		  
   
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  Booklets
 
   A User's Guide to Small Claims Court This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)

By: Minnesota Attorney General's Office 		  
   
   Landlords and Tenants: Rights and Responsibilities This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)

By: Minnesota Attorney General's Office 		  
   
   Tenants' Rights in Minnesota
Tenants' rights booklet
By: Minnesota Legal Services Coalition State Support Center   		  
   
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  Videos
 
   Basic Information for Tenants (Separate Website)
Watch this informative video for information about your basic rights renting a home.
By: Minnesota Legal Services Coalition State Support Center  
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   How to Handle a Conciliation Court Hearing: Video (Separate Website)
This video shows a mock conciliation (small claims) court hearing and touches on settlement, preparation, proof, courtroom protocol, and other issues.
By: Fourth Judicial District Court (Hennepin County) State of Minnesota
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