My Minnesota landlord is unprofessional, accusational, and won complete repairs. What can I do about it?
This is right out of the MN Landlord – Tenant Handbook “Minnesota law requires that the landlord keep the unit in reasonable repair. This requirement cannot be waived. In other words, the lease agreement cannot say that the landlord has no duty to repair and maintain the rental unit. Minn. Stat. §504.18, subd. (1)(b) (1992). However, the landlord and the tenant can agree that the tenant will do certain specific repairs or maintenance, but only if: The requirement is in writing. The tenant receives something adequate in return (for example, a rent reduction or payment from the landlord for the work.) Minn. Stat. §504.18, subd. 2 (1992). If the tenant has trouble getting the landlord to make necessary repairs in the unit, there are six steps the tenant can take: File a complaint with the local housing, health, energy or fire inspector – if there is one – and ask that the unit be inspected. Place the full rent in escrow with the court, and ask the court to order the landlord to make repai
