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Minnesota Tenant Rights Laws<\/h1>\n
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When you decide to enter into a residential lease with a landlord, this creates a legal relationship<\/a>. The laws of each state dictate the nature of the relationship between landlord and tenant, from a tenant’s obligation to pay rent to a landlord’s responsibility to provide a safe living environment. If you are a tenant in Minnesota, it’s a good idea to understand how tenants’ rights laws apply to you.<\/p>\n

Minnesota Tenants Rights at a Glance<\/h2>\n

Minnesota law details the legal rights and responsibilities<\/a> of both landlords and tenants. In particular, Minnesota offers a variety of protections to tenants, including provisions regarding:<\/p>\n