Hopkins, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 20, art. III § 20-125
Residential tenant's right to summon emergency assistance
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Pursuant to M.S.A. § 504B.205, subd. 2, a landlord may not bar or limit a residential tenant's right to call for police or emergency assistance in response to domestic abuse or any other conduct or impose a penalty on a residential tenant for calling for police or emergency assistance in response to domestic abuse or any other conduct. A residential tenant may not waive and a landlord may not require the residential tenant to waive the residential tenant's right to call for police or emergency assistance.
Hopkins Code of Ordinances ch. 20, art. III § 20-125, drawing on Minnesota state law, establishes that residential tenants have an unconditional right to contact police or emergency services in response to domestic abuse or any other situation. Landlords are prohibited from restricting, penalizing, or otherwise discouraging this right in any way. Neither party can waive this protection — it exists regardless of what any lease or agreement might say.
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Under Hopkins Code of Ordinances ch. 20, art. III § 20-125, compliant property owners and managers refrain from including any lease clause, policy, or informal practice that would discourage, restrict, or penalize a tenant for calling police or emergency services. This applies to all situations, not just domestic abuse — any emergency call is protected. Operators also avoid requesting or accepting any tenant waiver of this right, as such waivers are void under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Hopkins Code of Ordinances ch. 20, art. III § 20-125 protects your right to call for police or emergency help at any time, for any reason, without fear of lease penalties, eviction threats, or other landlord retaliation. If a landlord attempts to restrict this right — through a lease clause, a fine, or any other means — that action is prohibited under this provision. Tenants who believe this right has been violated may consider contacting a local tenant-rights organization, reaching out to the city of Hopkins, or consulting with a legal aid office to understand available options.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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