A Tenant’s Right to Call for Help

Yes, you have the right to call for police or emergency help to your home. You can call because of domestic abuse, sexual assault, or any other conduct. You can also call for yourself or a family member who needs help with a mental health issue. 

No. Your landlord cannot limit the number of emergency calls you make. They can’t forbid you from calling the police or emergency services.  

No. You can’t be punished for calling the police or for seeking emergency help even if your lease says you can be punished. For example, your landlord can’t evict you or raise your rent just because you called the police.  

No. Your right to call for police or emergency help is guaranteed by Minnesota law. Your landlord can’t try to make you give up (“waive”) your right to call for help.  

You can sue your landlord for any violations of this law. You can ask the court for $250 per violation OR you can ask for the actual losses you suffered (like moving costs), whichever is greater.