504B.381 EMERGENCY TENANT REMEDIES ACTION.
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Subdivision 1.Petition.
A person authorized to bring an action under section 504B.395, subdivision 1, may petition the court for relief:
(1) when a unit of government has revoked a rental license, issued a condemnation order, issued a notice of intent to condemn, or otherwise deemed the property uninhabitable; or
(2) in cases of emergency involving the following services and facilities when the landlord is responsible for providing them:
(i) a serious infestation;
(ii) the loss of running water;
(iii) the loss of hot water;
(iv) the loss of heat;
(v) the loss of electricity;
(vi) the loss of sanitary facilities;
(vii) a nonfunctioning refrigerator;
(viii) if included in the lease, a nonfunctioning air conditioner;
(ix) if included in the lease, no functioning elevator;
(x) any conditions, services, or facilities that pose a serious and negative impact on health or safety; or
(xi) other essential services or facilities.
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Subd. 2.Venue.
The venue of the action authorized by this section is the county where the residential building alleged to contain the emergency condition is located.
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Subd. 3.Petition information.
The petitioner must present a verified petition to the district court that contains:
(1) a description of the premises and the identity of the landlord;
(2) a statement of the facts and grounds that demonstrate the existence of an emergency caused by the loss of essential services or facilities; and
(3) a request for relief.
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Subd. 4.Notice.