Cent. Hous. Assocs., LP v. Olson, 929 N.W.2d 398 (2019)

Citation: Cent. Hous. Assocs., LP v. Olson, 929 N.W.2d 398 (2019)
Parent Document: Cent. Hous. Assocs., LP v. Olson, 929 N.W.2d 398 (2019)
Jurisdiction: Minnesota (state)
Effective Date: 2019-06-12
Original Source: https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/8288834/cent-hous-assocs-lp-v-olson/ ↗

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The statutory dispute in this case turns on the meaning of section 504B.441 's use of the phrase "complaint of a violation." There is no dispute about the meaning of the word "violation." The term is defined in chapter 504B as "(1) a violation of any state, county or city health, safety, housing, building, fire prevention, or housing maintenance code applicable to the building;" (2) a violation of covenants that the premises will be maintained in reasonable repair, are fit for their intended use, comply with health and safety laws, and that unlawful activity will not be permitted; "or (3) a violation of an oral or written agreement, lease, or contract for the rental of a dwelling in a building." Minn. Stat. § 504B.001, subd. 14 (2018). This definition applies to all of chapter 504B, including section 504B.441. See id. , subd. 1 (2018) ("For the purposes of this chapter, the terms defined in this section have the meanings given them.").

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