Landlord-Tenant Law and Lease Agreements

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What is the role of the referee in the Hennepin and Ramsey County District Courts?

  • To review all court orders and findings
  • To serve as a mediator in housing disputes
  • To make final decisions on eviction cases
  • To hold hearings and make recommended decisions (correct)

What happens to the referee's recommended findings and orders?

  • They are dismissed without further action
  • They are sent to the landlord for confirmation
  • They are sent to the district court judge for confirmation (correct)
  • They are final and binding

Who can request a review of the referee's recommended decision?

  • Either the landlord or the tenant (correct)
  • Only the tenant
  • Only the district court judge
  • Only the landlord

What must be included in the notice of review?

<p>The reasons for requesting a review and the specific parts of the recommended findings or orders that are disputed (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long does a party have to request a review of the referee's decision?

<p>10 days (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the only way a landlord can legally remove a tenant from a rental property?

<p>By obtaining a court order and having the Sheriff serve it (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the housing courts in Hennepin and Ramsey Counties?

<p>To resolve housing-related disputes that cannot be worked out through negotiation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an 'unlawful detainer' action?

<p>A lawsuit to evict a tenant (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Sheriff in the eviction process?

<p>To enforce the court order by removing the tenant (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a legal way for a landlord to remove a tenant?

<p>Changing the locks (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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