2007-01-21 10:18:01 · 7 answers · asked by mn1463 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Haven't lived in Minnesota for awhile, but I seem to recall a law there, that puts evictions on hold from something like December till March. I recall also that heat cannot be turned off legally during those months too. Minnesota can get pretty darned cold in the winter, and they do need special protections against anybody being tossed out on the streets or getting their heat turned off when it's below zero out. Doing so would be a death sentence to the tenant. The financial problems can be dealt with later, when there's less risk. But of course, if there's a mid-winter eviction that gets postponed, then the day it's enforceable, you have to be out, pronto. No further grace periods. Best to check with a tenants' union or any law firm about this, and be sure.
(EDIT) I've just done some checking, and it seems the Minnesota Cold Weather Rule only applies to the primary heat source, from October 15 till April 15. Non-payment cannot cause the heat to be shut off during this time. But eviction notices can still be served, and the property vacated 24 hours after judgement. It's possible, in cold weather, to get a 3-day extension, but not much more. However, the landlord may not forcibly remove anyone -nor lock them out- before the eviction judgement has passed in court. So you do have a bit of time before the case comes up, but not a whole lot. Minnesota law requires the case be heard within 14 days of filing (2 weeks).
So, yes, it's legal after all, and if you get the notice, start looking fast.
2007-01-21 10:32:45 · answer #1 · answered by BuddyL 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Minnesota Eviction Laws
2016-11-11 01:57:55 · answer #2 · answered by coombe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. If you won't pay the rent, you need to move.
It takes a while to legally evict someone, they may have stopped paying rent months ago. If the landlord has gone through the legal process, they have every right to evict a nonpaying tenant
2007-01-21 10:25:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The season has no longer some thing to do consisting of your contract. you should pay lease contained in the iciness, clone of the summer season. human beings flow in all forms of climate, it is going to wish end you. It feels like you should seem for yet another city although, if this one has none in any respect. The eviction on your list will make renting harder for hte next decade, rain or shine.
2016-12-02 20:50:30 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The time of year is irrelevant. The terms of the lease are what dictate the cause for eviction.
2007-01-21 10:25:47 · answer #5 · answered by Bill P 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
why should that person get a free ride. of course it is legal. can you just go in a store and wheel out a cart full of food?? are you that dumb??
2007-01-21 10:23:45 · answer #6 · answered by sirblackie88 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
sure why not
2007-01-21 10:25:16 · answer #7 · answered by undercovernudist 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋