Property Management

Under Minnesota law, a landlord who fails to maintain a rental property in habitable condition may be subject to:

AOnly a fine from the city housing inspector
BTenant remedies including rent escrow, rent withholding, or termination of the lease✓ Correct
CImmediate license revocation
DCriminal prosecution only

Explanation

Minnesota's tenant remedies act (MN Statute 504B.395) allows tenants to petition for rent escrow or other remedies if the landlord fails to maintain the property in habitable condition after proper notice.

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