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If there is no city inspector for the community, write the landlord and request repairs within 14 days. If management fails to make such repairs, the tenant may file a rent escrow action. Place the full rent in escrow with the court, and ask the court to order the landlord to make repairs.

Yes, Microsoft Word has a free lease agreement template that you can customize to create your own contract and minimize any potential problems between tenant and landlord.

Are Receipts Required with a Returned Security Deposit If Repairs or Other Items Are Taken Out of the Deposit? Official receipts are not required in Minnesota landlord tenant laws, but the landlord must include a written explanation for any deductions from the deposit.

In Minnesota, you must give the landlord at least one calendar month notice prior to the termination. The termination will be at the end of the monthly rental period, which is usually the end of the month. This means that if you want to end a lease on January 31, you'll need to give notice no later than December 31.

A common example is a failure to pay the rent on time. Failing to meet any of the requirements in a lease can legally constitute default, e.g., not showing evidence of insurance, removing trees if prohibited by the lease, not repairing a structure.

Verbally or Physically Threatening a Tenant Verbal threats, threats of physical violence, or actual physical contact are all examples of landlord harassment. Also, keep in mind that verbal threats can occur via face-to-face interaction, over the phone, or in writing.