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Minnesota Repairs and habitability remedies

Last reviewed 2026-10-15

What can a tenant do if the landlord won't make repairs in Minnesota?

If code or lease violations are not fixed after notice, a tenant may deposit rent with the court administrator in a rent escrow action and ask the court to order repairs. Emergency and tenant remedies actions are also available.

Verified Source: Minn. Stat. §§ 504B.385, 504B.381, 504B.395 · last checked 2026-10-15

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