Property Management
In Minnesota, a landlord who retaliates against a tenant for complaining about housing code violations is:
AExercising their legal right to determine tenancy
BProhibited by Minnesota's retaliatory conduct statute and may face penalties✓ Correct
COnly liable if the tenant can prove damages exceeding $1,000
DOnly prohibited in buildings with more than 4 units
Explanation
Minnesota Statute 504B.441 prohibits retaliatory conduct by landlords against tenants who exercise their legal rights (complaining to authorities, organizing tenants, or pursuing legal remedies).
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