(1) a residential tenant of a residential building in which a violation as defined in section 504B.001, subdivision 14, clause (2), (3), (4), or (5), is alleged to exist; or
(2) a housing-related neighborhood organization, with the written permission of a residential tenant of a residential building in which a violation, as defined in section 504B.001, subdivision 14, clause (2), (3), (4), or (5), is alleged to exist. The notice requirement may be waived if the court finds that the landlord cannot be located despite diligent efforts.
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Subd. 5.Summons and complaint required.
The action must be started by service of a complaint and summons. The summons may be issued only by a judge or court administrator.
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Subd. 6.Contents of complaint.
(a) The complaint must be verified and must:
(1) allege material facts showing that a violation or violations exist in the residential building;
(2) state the relief sought; and
(3) list the rent due each month from each dwelling unit within the residential building, if known.
(b) If the violation is a violation as defined in section 504B.001, subdivision 14, clause (1), the complaint must be accompanied by:
(1) a copy of the official report of inspection by a department of health, housing, or buildings, certified by the custodian of records of that department stating:
(i) when and by whom the residential building concerned was inspected;
(ii) what code violations were recorded; and
(iii) that notice of the code violations has been given to the landlord; or