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Applying for Housing

Fact Sheets

"Renting to Own" a Home This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

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Fact Sheet H-20
By: Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis
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Read this in: Spanish / Español

Basic Information for Tenants This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

Fact Sheet H-1
By: Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis
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Read this in: Somali / Soomaali , Spanish / Español

Looking for an Apartment This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

Fact Sheet H-3
By: Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis
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Tenant Screening This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

Fact Sheet H-4
By: Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis
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Questions About Renting This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

Fact Sheet H-2
By: Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis
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Booklets

A Guide to Public Housing in Minnesota This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

By: Minnesota Legal Services Coalition State Support Center

Landlords and Tenants: Rights and Responsibilities This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

(Separate Website)

By: Minnesota Attorney General's Office

Tenants' Rights in Minnesota

By: Minnesota Legal Services Coalition State Support Center

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Buying vs. Renting (Separate Website)
There are many advantages to buying a home versus renting one. View these advantages in the Buy vs. Rent Comparison Chart, or view a financial comparison of buying versus renting in the Buy vs. Rent Calculator.
By: Ginnie Mae

Moving in to an Apartment (Students) This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

(Separate Website)
Some students may choose to live in private rental housing. Although renting an apartment or house may give a student certain benefits, such as increased privacy or space, there are many responsibilities that go with renting. These tips are designed to help students understand their rights and responsibilities as tenants.
By: Minnesota Attorney General's Office

How to Handle a Conciliation Court Hearing: Video (Separate Website)
This video shows a mock conciliation (small claims) court hearing and touches on settlement, preparation, proof, courtroom protocol, and other issues.
By: Fourth Judicial District Court (Hennepin County) State of Minnesota
Read this in: Hmong / Hmoob , Somali / Soomaali , Spanish / Español

A User's Guide to Small Claims Court This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

(Separate Website)

By: Minnesota Attorney General's Office

Conciliation Court This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

Fact Sheet C-1
By: Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis
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Read this in: Hmong / Hmoob , Somali / Soomaali , Spanish / Español

Condemnations This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

Fact Sheet H-13
By: Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis
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A User's Guide to Small Claims Court This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

(Separate Website)

By: Minnesota Attorney General's Office

Basic Information for Tenants: Video (Separate Website)
Watch this informative video for information about your basic rights renting a home.
By: Minnesota Legal Services Coalition State Support Center

Read this in: Somali / Soomaali

Conciliation Court This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

Fact Sheet C-1
By: Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis
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Read this in: Hmong / Hmoob , Somali / Soomaali , Spanish / Español

How can I get back the security deposit for my apartment?
I have heard that people have problems getting their security deposits back when they move out of an apartment. There are so many lease terms and legal issues...
By: Legal Aid Service of Northeastern Minnesota-Duluth

Security Deposits This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

Fact Sheet H-29
By: Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis
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