Disasters and Housing

• Getting a Landlord to Make Repairs PDF

  Fact Sheet H-11 Content Detail

  By:

  Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis

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  Spanish / Español

  Hmong / Hmoob

  Somali / Soomaali

• My rental home needs repairs after a natural disaster, what can I do?

  All rental property must in reasonable shape and up to code for people to be able to live there. If you rent a home that was damaged, but still ok to live in, there is important information you should know. Content Detail

  By:

  Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis

  Other formats:

  HTM

• Renter's Rights to End a Lease Because of Damage

  As a renter, you have rights to end your lease and leave you building if you cannot live there because of damage. Content Detail

  By:

  Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis

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  HTM

• Tenant Rights During a Flood or Natural Disaster

  Content Detail

  By:

  Winona Office (Southeast Region) - Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services

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  HTM

• Disaster Contractor Scams

  Common contractor scams after a natural disaster. Read More

  By:

  Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis

• Disaster Information: Be Wary of Scams

  Scams to watch out for as rebuilding begins include: home repair scams, advance fee loan scams, easy "legal" fixes, protection from foreclosure, charity scams and fraud aimed at farmers. Content Detail

  By:

  Minnesota Attorney General's Office

• Information about Insurance in Bad Weather PDF

  Included in this packet, you will find financial information for disaster victims, tips on filing a claim and advice on how to work with contractors during the rebuilding phase. Content Detail

  By:

  Minnesota Department of Commerce

• Tenants' Rights in Minnesota PDF

  Read More

  By:

  Minnesota Legal Services Coalition State Support Center

• Tornado Victims: Possible Legal Issues and Who to Contact PDF

  Content Detail

• Immigrant Eligibility for Disaster Assistance PDF

  All victims of disaster - including undocumented immigrants - should be able to get services provided by community, nonprofit, or other "nongovernmental" organizations. Read More

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  National Immigration Law Center (NILC)

• List of Pre-Qualified Housing Contractors PDF

  To avoid home repair scams, read this list of pre-qualified contractors that are available for home repairs. Content Detail

  By:

  We Care

• Basic Information for Tenants PDF

  Fact Sheet H-1 Content Detail

  By:

  Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español

  Somali / Soomaali