Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Minnesota

Harassment by another tenant

Starting 6 months ago the tenants in the apartment above me started playing loud music during day I complained to apt manager several times, he said there was nothing he could do & for me to call police. I did & they told me it was the managers job to speak to these tenants. Apparently he did as the music has stopped. Now almost every evening they rap on my ceiling for about 30-45 minutes. I slipped a note under their door that said for him to stop or I will contact an attorney. He came down and banged on my door for about 10 minutes, then went back up and pounded on my ceiling. I have again talked to the managers & they say there is nothing they can do. Is there anything legal that I can do as I am at wits end with him? I have a muscle disease & Leukemia & have Chemotherapy & need my peace & quiet. I am also afraid of him.


Asked on 6/06/05, 12:33 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
David Kelly-952-544-6356 Kelly Law Office

Re: Harassment by another tenant

My suggestion would be to call the Minneapolis Tenants Union - 612-871-7485.

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Answered on 6/06/05, 12:48 pm
David Anderson Anderson Business Law LLC

Re: Harassment by another tenant

Yes, you could either have an attorney write a letter to the tenant threatening legal action and civil liabilty, or you could work with an attorney to have the City Attorney charge the person with disorderly conduct/harassment.

I would bring an action against the landlord for violation of the MN covenant of quiet enjoyment.

{Don't get your legal advice from a cop.}

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Answered on 6/06/05, 3:29 pm


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