Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Minnesota

Re: Removing roomate from home

The following applies to all occupants of leased premises:

Unlawful Detainer Actions

Landlords cannot forcibly remove tenants. In order to evict a tenant, a landlord must first bring an �Eviction Action,� or what used to be called �Unlawful Detainer� action against the tenant. This is a legal proceeding conducted in district court. To bring such an action the landlord must have a legitimate reason. According to state law, legitimate reasons can be nonpayment of rent, other breach of the lease, or cases where the tenant has refused to leave after notice to vacate has been properly served and the tenancy�s last day has passed. (142) In general, if a tenant does not pay rent on the day it is due, the landlord may immediately bring an Eviction Action, unless the lease provides otherwise.