Property Management
A tenant in Minnesota who discovers that their landlord has failed to make required repairs after proper notice may pursue which remedy?
AOnly call the city housing inspector
BFile a rent escrow action in court to have rent held until repairs are made✓ Correct
CSimply stop paying rent without further action
DImmediately vacate without liability for future rent
Explanation
Under Minnesota's tenant remedies statute (MN Stat. 504B.385), a tenant who has given proper notice of needed repairs and the landlord has failed to act may file a rent escrow action with the district court. The court may order the rent deposited with the court until repairs are completed.
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