Section 504B

Citation: Section 504B
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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Considering section 504B.441 in light of other surrounding provisions creates further uncertainty regarding the meaning of that section's use of the word "complaint." In particular, we consider section 504B.395, which sets forth the procedure for filing a tenant-remedies action and provides that a tenant who plans to file such an action must first inform the landlord "in writing of an alleged violation at least 14 days before an action is brought." Minn. Stat. § 504B.395, subd. 4. It further provides that, before filing a tenant-remedies action, a tenant must also contact "the appropriate state, county, or municipal department" to request an inspection. Id. , subd. 6(a)(2). In essence, a tenant is required to make a "complaint"-an expression of dissatisfaction-before the tenant can initiate an action with a formal "complaint."

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