A free, self-paced course that helps Minnesota renters understand their rights before, during, and at the end of a tenancy, and how to work with neighbors and find help. Six modules, 30 lessons, and six short quizzes. Course content is coming soon.
Curriculum
- 6 Sections
- 36 Lessons
- Lifetime
Expand all sectionsCollapse all sections
- Module 1 – Before You Rent7
- 1.1Module 1 – Introduction
- 1.21.1 Understanding Renting in Minnesota
- 1.31.2 Finding and Evaluating Rental Housing
- 1.41.3 Rental Applications, Screening, and Fair Housing
- 1.51.4 Understanding Your Lease
- 1.61.5 Deposits, Fees, and Move-In Documentation
- 1.7Module 1 Quiz – Knowledge Check20 Minutes0 Questions
- Module 2 – Your Rights While Renting7
- 2.1Module 2 – Introduction
- 2.22.1 Tenant and Landlord Responsibilities
- 2.32.2 Privacy, Entry, and Quiet Enjoyment
- 2.42.3 Repairs, Maintenance, and Healthy Housing
- 2.52.4 Documenting Problems and Requesting Repairs
- 2.62.5 Rent Escrow, Emergency Remedies, and Getting Help
- 2.7Module 2 Quiz – Knowledge Check20 Minutes0 Questions
- Module 3 – Organizing With Your Neighbors7
- 3.1Module 3 – Introduction
- 3.23.1 Your Right to Organize
- 3.33.2 Identifying Shared Housing Concerns
- 3.43.3 Building a Tenant Association
- 3.53.4 Planning Meetings and Communicating With Neighbors
- 3.63.5 Collective Action, Negotiation, and Community Resources
- 3.7Module 3 Quiz – Knowledge Check20 Minutes0 Questions
- Module 4 – Saint Paul Renter Protections7
- 4.1Module 4 – Introduction
- 4.24.1 Minnesota Law and Saint Paul Ordinances
- 4.34.2 Tenant Screening and Fair Housing Protections
- 4.44.3 Deposits, Fees, and Local Rental Requirements
- 4.54.4 Saint Paul Rent Stabilization
- 4.64.5 City Enforcement, Complaints, and Local Resources
- 4.7Module 4 Quiz – Knowledge Check20 Minutes0 Questions
- Module 5 – Ending a Tenancy and Moving Out7
- 5.1Module 5 – Introduction
- 5.25.1 Understanding Lease Endings and Notice
- 5.35.2 Breaking a Lease and Special Circumstances
- 5.45.3 Move-Out Inspections and Documentation
- 5.55.4 Security Deposit Returns and Disputes
- 5.65.5 Abandoned Property and Moving-Out Checklist
- 5.7Module 5 Quiz – Knowledge Check20 Minutes0 Questions
- Module 6 – Evictions and Getting Help7
- 6.1Module 6 – Introduction
- 6.26.1 Understanding Eviction in Minnesota
- 6.36.2 Common Grounds for Eviction and Tenant Protections
- 6.46.3 Notices, Court Papers, and Deadlines
- 6.56.4 Preparing for Court and Understanding Possible Outcomes
- 6.66.5 Legal Assistance, Emergency Resources, and Next Steps
- 6.7Module 6 Quiz – Knowledge Check20 Minutes0 Questions
Instructor
