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Request for a Tenant Screening Report: Tenant Screening
(Separate Website)
This fact sheet contains information about landlords use tenant screening reports when they decide whether to accept or reject a tenant. A Request for a Tenant Screening Report form letter is attached at the end so you can find out what's on your report.
By: Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis
Legal Advice Clinics & Self-Help in the Courts
(Separate Website)
Locate your judicial District and scroll down to view the list of self-help services in your area.
By: Volunteer Attorney Program
Court Fee Waiver (In Forma Pauperis) - Do it Yourself
If you can not afford court fees, this free and simple program can help you fill out the form you need to have the fees waived.
By: Minnesota Legal Services Coalition State Support Center
Court Forms and Representing Yourself in Court: Landlord and Tenant Disputes
(Separate Website)
Learn the basics on what you can do if you're involved in a Landlord / Tenant dispute, including eviction, housing discrimination, tenant remedies, and more. Find the forms you need to file or respond to a complaint - but remember, if you're representing yourself, be sure to READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY before you begin filling out the forms.
By: Minnesota State Court Self-Help Center
By: Minnesota Legal Services Coalition State Support Center
Minnesota Court Fee Waiver: In Forma Pauperis
(Separate Website)
If you believe you cannot afford to pay court fees and costs, click here to learn about the forms you need to fill out to have your court fees waived. These forms are called "In Forma Pauperis" papers.
By: Minnesota State Court Self-Help Center
Court Fee Waiver (In Forma Pauperis) - Do it Yourself
If you can not afford court fees, this free and simple program can help you fill out the form you need to have the fees waived.
By: Minnesota Legal Services Coalition State Support Center
Court Forms and Representing Yourself in Court: Landlord and Tenant Disputes
(Separate Website)
Learn the basics on what you can do if you're involved in a Landlord / Tenant dispute, including eviction, housing discrimination, tenant remedies, and more. Find the forms you need to file or respond to a complaint - but remember, if you're representing yourself, be sure to READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY before you begin filling out the forms.
By: Minnesota State Court Self-Help Center
By: Minnesota Legal Services Coalition State Support Center
Minnesota Court Fee Waiver: In Forma Pauperis
(Separate Website)
If you believe you cannot afford to pay court fees and costs, click here to learn about the forms you need to fill out to have your court fees waived. These forms are called "In Forma Pauperis" papers.
By: Minnesota State Court Self-Help Center
Security Deposit Demand - Letter to Landlord - Do it Yourself
(Separate Website)
If your landlord will not give your security deposit back after you move out, this free and simple program can help you create a letter to demand it back.
By: Minnesota Legal Services Coalition State Support Center
Court Fee Waiver (In Forma Pauperis) - Do it Yourself
If you can not afford court fees, this free and simple program can help you fill out the form you need to have the fees waived.
By: Minnesota Legal Services Coalition State Support Center
Court Forms and Representing Yourself in Court: Landlord and Tenant Disputes
(Separate Website)
Learn the basics on what you can do if you're involved in a Landlord / Tenant dispute, including eviction, housing discrimination, tenant remedies, and more. Find the forms you need to file or respond to a complaint - but remember, if you're representing yourself, be sure to READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY before you begin filling out the forms.
By: Minnesota State Court Self-Help Center
By: Minnesota Legal Services Coalition State Support Center
Minnesota Court Fee Waiver: In Forma Pauperis
(Separate Website)
If you believe you cannot afford to pay court fees and costs, click here to learn about the forms you need to fill out to have your court fees waived. These forms are called "In Forma Pauperis" papers.
By: Minnesota State Court Self-Help Center
Rent Escrow Affidavit: Getting a Landlord to Make Repairs
(Separate Website)
This fact sheet gives information on how to get a landlord to make repairs. A Tenant's Repair Checklist and a Rent Escrow Affidavit are attached at the end.
By: Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis
Postpone a Foreclosure (Sheriff) Sale - Do it Yourself
This free program can help you create and file the form you need to postpone a Minnesota Foreclosure Sale (or "Sheriff's Sale") 5 to 11 months.
By: Minnesota Legal Services Coalition State Support Center
Court Forms and Representing Yourself in Court: Landlord and Tenant Disputes
(Separate Website)
Learn the basics on what you can do if you're involved in a Landlord / Tenant dispute, including eviction, housing discrimination, tenant remedies, and more. Find the forms you need to file or respond to a complaint - but remember, if you're representing yourself, be sure to READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY before you begin filling out the forms.
By: Minnesota State Court Self-Help Center
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