HOME Line News

Trainings designed for Landlords & Managers on 1/12/12 (Shoreview), 1/19/12 (Minneapolis), & 2/16/12 (Plymouth)

November 14, 2011

The speeches, “What Every Landlord Should Know: Avoiding Honest (and costly) Mistakes” will focus on key issues that cause problems between landlords and tenants.  Additionally, learn about several new laws that took effect in the last two years. Three training locations & dates are available: Thursday, January 12th: 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. City of Shoreview Maintenance Center [...]

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Announcement: HOME Line’s low-cost legal services for renters in Minneapolis

November 1, 2011

Beginning November 1, HOME Line is providing low-cost legal services for renters in Minneapolis. For as little as $25, renters from Minneapolis will be able to consult in-person or over the phone with an experienced tenant landlord attorney on rental issues that affect them. This service is being offered in response to the announced closing of [...]

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Burnsville renters living at Country Village: know your rights

October 20, 2011

Tenants living at Country Village Apartments in Burnsville have been putting up with their irresponsible landlord for too long.  The city recently suspended the landlords rental license, meaning no vacant units can be re-rented. HOME Line has been taking calls from renters, and have commented on the issue to the media. See recent news coverage here: [...]

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When is my landlord required to turn the heat on?

October 17, 2011

It’s that time of year again. It’s beginning to get cold outside. For some renters in Minnesota, it’s getting cold inside their homes as well. This is the time of year when HOME Line hears from renters across the state who are living in chilly apartments with no way to control the heat. Tenants who [...]

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You can expect a full Renters Credit tax rebate this year! The credit will be reduced by roughly 13% beginning next year.

July 20, 2011

Citizen advocates, with the support of Governor Dayton and many State Legislators, successfully fought off a cut to the Renters Credit that is to be paid out this August.  However, under the negotiated deal being considered by the Minnesota Legislature presently, the property tax rebate will be reduced by roughly 13% beginning next year. While [...]

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Treadmill-a-Thon 2011 Was A Success!

June 13, 2011

Thanks to our 9 sponsors, 115 participants and 383 donors who made this event a huge success! We raised over $42,046 ($24,196 in donations, $17,980 in a matching grant), and the donations continue to come in. We could not have done it without you all! If you missed the show, but would still like to [...]

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Information for renters affected by the tornado

May 27, 2011

If you are renter who has been affected by the tornado in North Minneapolis, here is a renters’ resource sheet that could help you depending on your situation.  If you need assistance with rental problems, legal help to follow the advice on the resource sheet,  or have general questions, you can get help from Legal [...]

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HOME Line’s renters’ rights book available digitally

May 25, 2011

How to Be the Smartest Renter on Your Block is now available for download to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch over the iBookstore (a Kindle version is coming soon). The digital edition is $9.99; please order by clicking below (or by using iBooks on your device):

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