Housing Tips

You will encounter a variety of circumstances when renting an apartment, house, townhome, condo, or duplex in Minnesota. Here are some tips to help you along the way.

Avoiding Eviction
Avoid Scams
Dealing with Bad Credit
How to Handle a Shaky Rental History
Communicating Your Criminal Background
Getting Emergency Assistance
Find Answers to Legal Questions
Dealing with a Low Income
Successful Renting at a Glance

YOU MAY BE A FIT FOR BEYOND BACKGROUNDS
If your challenge involves bad credit, a shaky rental history, or a criminal background, Beyond Backgrounds makes it more likely that a landlord will relax their screening criteria and rent to you! When a landlord rents to you, they get up to $2,000 of financial assurance if something goes wrong like damage to the unit or legal fees.

Click here to learn more about the program and see if you are a fit. 

The work that provided the basis for these tips was supported by funding under an award with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The substance and findings of the work are dedicated to the public. The author and publisher (HousingLink) are solely responsible for the accuracy of the statements and interpretations contained in this publication. Such interpretations do not necessarily reflect the views of the Government.