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  Fact Sheets
 
   Security Deposits 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-29
By: Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis
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    Read this in: Somali / Soomaali , Spanish / Espaņol 		  
   
   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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   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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    Read this in: Somali / Soomaali , Spanish / Espaņol 		  
   
   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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   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 can I get back the security deposit for my apartment?
I have heard that people have problems getting their security deposits back when they move out of an apartment. There are so many lease terms and legal issues...
By: Legal Aid Service of Northeastern Minnesota-Duluth   		  
   
  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   		  
   
  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  
    Read this in: Somali / Soomaali 		  
   
   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 		  
   
  Other Helpful Resources
 
   Where do I find information about my housing problem?
Click on the statement that is closest to your problem and get directed to a fact sheet with information on this topic.
By: Minnesota Legal Services Coalition State Support Center  
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