(3) seeks the assistance of a community organization or others, including but not limited to a media or news organization, for assistance with a code violation or a violation of this chapter;
(4) makes a request that the landlord of a residential building make repairs to the premises as required by this chapter, or remedy a building or health code, other regulation, or uphold portions of the residential rental agreement;
(5) joins or attempts to join a tenant association or similar organization; or
(6) testifies in any court or administrative proceeding concerning the condition of the premises or exercised any right or remedy provided by law.
(b) In any proceeding in which retaliation is alleged, the burden of proof shall be on the landlord, if the landlord's alleged retaliatory action was within 90 days of the tenant engaging in any of the activities identified in this subdivision. If the challenged action began more than 90 days after the resident engaged in the protected activity, the tenant claiming the landlord is retaliating has the burden of proof.
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Subd. 3.Penalties.
If a landlord, an agent, or other person acting under the landlord's direction or control unlawfully and in bad faith violates this section, the tenant may recover from the landlord up to $1,000 per occurrence and reasonable attorney fees.
History:
2024 c 118 s 21
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes