For more information, please visit: https://www.renthelpmn.org/. Here is a short summary of the situation: RentHelpMN will no longer accept applications for rental assistance as of January 28, 2022 because the program has run out of funding. I imagine that funding will either be renewed, additional funding prepared, or some other agency will step up to fill the gap.
Does this mean that a landlord can bring an eviction for nonpayment of rent? The short answer is that it depends on what the landlord wants. If the landlord simply wants the unpaid rent, then I would bring an eviction action based on unpaid rent and unpaid rent alone, figuring that there will either be more funding for rental assistance or another organization will step up. However, if the landlord just wants to get rid of the tenants and rent the place to tenants who are actually going to bother to pay the rent, then I would not include unpaid rent and an eviction complaint as a grounds for eviction.
That is one of the first questions that I ask landlords, actually: what do you want to have happen? The answer tells me what is the right course of action. If the landlord wants the money, then we might go one way, but if the landlord just wants the place back, then we might go another. Either way, if we have to file an eviction, the eviction goes on the tenant's record, and that is not good at all for the tenant.
Every landlord – tenant situation is unique, and I recommend that landlords talk to an attorney experienced in evictions and landlord tenant law before taking action based on this blog post. To that end, I invite landlords to give me a call at 763-290-0445 to discuss their unique situation. The first thing I will ask you is what you want to have happen because, ultimately, the landlord is in control. I have represented many landlords, BUT DO NOT REPRESENT RESIDENTIAL TENANTS.
WARNING: The information contained in this blog post does not constitute legal advice and may not be applicable to your situation. Tim is licensed to practice law only in Minnesota, and the information contained in this blog post may not apply to jurisdictions outside of Minnesota. Further, reading this blog post does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and Baland Law Office, P.L.L.C. You should always discuss your situation with an attorney before taking any action based on what you may read in this blog. To that end, please call (763) 290-0445 to set up an appointment to discuss your situation.