Renter Resources
We have several different resources for renters that can be downloaded and saved for future reference. See the links listed to the right for the list.
Foreclosure information for renters - What you should know
Below is information to help you understand what to do if your landlord's property is foreclosed: 1) Foreclosure does not change the terms of your lease
- You and your landlord must continue to follow the terms of your lease.
- You must keep paying rent unless you have a legal reason to withhold it.
- Your landlord must keep the property repaired.
- Utilities must be paid under the terms of your lease or under state law.
2) Moving out of the property early might be a violation of your lease - Read your lease to see if it says anything about your rights if the property is in foreclosure.
- You and your landlord must still give legal notice to end your lease.
3) Your landlord has six months after the sheriff's foreclosure sale to pay off the mortgage
- If your landlord does not stop the foreclosure, there will be a new owner of the property.
- The new owner may have the legal right to ask you to move even if your
lease is not over, but they must still give you a written notice
stating they want you to leave.
4) For more information: Tenants and Foreclosure: Know Your Next Move (en Espanol)
A brochure published by The Family Housing Fund to help renters whose landlords are in foreclosure.
HOME Line
A nonprofit Minnesota statewide tenant advocacy organization.
Law Help Minnesota
An organization that helps low-income Minnesotans solve civil legal problems.
Whom you should contact? - If you live in the City of Minneapolis
Contact: Legal Aid of Minneapolis, 612-334-5970
- If you live in Ramsey, Washington, Dakota, Scott or Carver Counties
Contact: Southern MN Regional Legal Services,
651-222-4731
- If you live in Southern Minnesota (including Albert Lea)
Contact: Southern MN Regional Legal Services,
888-575-2954
- If you live elsewhere in the State of Minnesota
Contact: HOME Line,
866-866-3546