Property Management
In Minnesota, an owner can recover possession of a rental property from a tenant for non-payment of rent through a court process known as:
AA declaratory judgment
BAn eviction (unlawful detainer) action filed in district court✓ Correct
CA quiet title action
DA lis pendens filing
Explanation
In Minnesota, the legal process for removing a non-paying or holdover tenant is an eviction action (also called an unlawful detainer action), filed in the district court for the county where the property is located. The process includes service of summons, a hearing, and if the landlord prevails, a court order (writ of recovery) allowing the sheriff to remove the tenant.
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