This booklet helps people renting a place to live understand their legal rights. It is a guide and is not meant to answer all questions. The laws talked about in this booklet change often. So be sure to check for changes. This booklet…

Source: Education for Justice

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Do-It-Yourself Forms

Landlord and Tenant Problems: Minnesota Court Forms and Information

Welcome! The Minnesota Courts have forms and information for landlord-tenant cases in Minnesota.

Source: Minnesota Courts

Eviction Expungement - Do it Yourself

Welcome! This free program helps you create the forms to ask the court to Expunge an Eviction. These forms are called a Motion to Expunge an Eviction. The program works by…

Source: Education for Justice

Eviction Answer Form

If your landlord is trying to evict you from your house or apartment, you can fill out an Eviction Answer form to fight the claims in your landlord's court papers, in order to…

Source: Education for Justice

Court Fee Waiver (IFP) - Do it Yourself

Welcome! This free program helps you create the forms to ask the court for a Fee Waiver. These forms are also called an In Forma Pauperis, or IFP. The program works by asking you…

Source: Education for Justice

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Helpful Websites

CDC Eviction Moratorium Form Helper by A2J

Author: A2J Tech

Learn about whether the updated (as of August 3, 2021) CDC eviction moratorium applies to you and use this guided interview to complete the declaration form to give to your landlord if the CDC rule helps you. If you live in Minnesota and are worried about being evicted because you can't pay your rent, first contact RentHelpMN and look at our fact sheet COVID-19: Renter's Rights and the end of the Eviction Moratorium.

Go to the website: CDC Eviction Moratorium declaration form helper by A2J

Rent Assistance & Eviction Moratorium End Information from Minnesota Housing

Author: Minnesota Housing

Information about the RentHelpMN program, including who is eligible and how to apply. View and download FAQ's about the eviction moratorium ending, important dates, and your application for rent assistance.

Go to the website: Minnesota Housing Rent Assistance and Eviction Moratorium Ending

Rent Assistance in Hennepin, Ramsey & Dakota counties - Zero Balance Project

Author: Housing Link

The Zero Balance Project serves Dakota, Hennepin and Ramsey counties, including Minneapolis & St. Paul, where the property owners and managers lead the application process. After an application is submitted, the tenant will get an email. Let them know to look for an email follow up! The email comes from the address: no-reply@neighborlysoftware.com. If the renter has submitted an application to RentHelpMN, please continue to work with that program.

Go to the website: Zero Balance Project

Information on Remote Court Hearings

Author: Minnesota Courts

The Minnesota Judicial Branch is conducting some court hearings remotely using Zoom, WebEx, and/or VMR. This site includes information for attorneys, parties, and others who are required to appear at remote hearings.

Go to the website: Remote Hearings in Minnesota Courts

Protections for Renters During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Author: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

If you’re having trouble making rent payments as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, you are not alone. Fortunately, there are steps all renters can take, as well as many significant protections from eviction that apply in certain situations. This website has information on new protections and where to get more help.

Go to the website: Protections for Renters During the Coronavirus Pandemic

COVID-19 Resources for Landlords - HousingLink

Author: HousingLink

This page has information for landlords on common rental issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Go to the website: COVID-19 Resources for Landlords - HousingLink

Tips for Representing Yourself in Court - Minnesota State Courts

Author: Minnesota Courts

Tips to help if you are representing yourself in court, or deciding whether or not to hire a lawyer.

Go to the website: Representing Yourself in Court - Minnesota Courts

Landlords and Tenants: Rights and Responsibilities

Author: Minnesota Attorney General's Office

This handbook explains the rights and duties that apply to landlords and tenants everywhere in Minnesota. It is a summary of the laws that govern the landlord- tenant relationship.

Go to the website: Landlords and Tenants: Rights and Responsibilities - Minnesota Attorney General's Office

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Videos

When can my landlord raise my rent in Minnesota?

Source: Education For Justice

Rental Assistance in Minnesota

Source: Interfaith Action of Greater St. Paul / Education for Justice

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