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Housing Court is a specialty court in the Fourth Judicial District that handles cases involving landlord and tenant disputes. Housing Court is where a landlord can bring an action to remove or "evict" a tenant from a rental property, and it is also where tenants can bring a legal action to enforce their rights.
HOUSING COURT NEWS AND PUBLIC NOTICES
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New! Housing Court is moving to Courts Tower, Floor 3 (C3) of the Hennepin County Government Center effective June 4, 2009.
Walk-in counter and telephone services are closed to the public on Wednesday afternoons from 1:30-4:30 p.m. All court appearances and trials will continue as scheduled on Wednesday afternoons. (more)
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- The Housing Court is governed by Minnesota Statutes Chapter 504B.
- Housing Court Filing Fee Notice (effective January 2, 2007)
Effective January 2, 2007 an initial filing fee was implemented to assess all defendants for the first paper they file with the Court. This could include an answer or motion. People who are low income and meet certain guidelines, such as being on public assistance, being represented by Legal Aid, or have an annual family income before taxes of less than 125% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines can file an IFP (In Forma Pauperis). This affidavit may waive this fee. This fee is consistent with Minnesota Statutes 357.021.
HOUSING COURT JUDICIAL OFFICERS
Housing Court
612-348-5186 (phone)
Hennepin County Government Center
Suite #: A-1700
300 South 6th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55487
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., closed legal holidays