Minn. Stat. § 504B § 504B.431
SERVICE OF JUDGMENT.
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A copy of the judgment must be personally served on every residential and commercial tenant of the residential building whose obligations will be affected by the judgment. If, with due diligence, personal service cannot be made, service may be made by posting a notice of the judgment on the entrance door of the residential tenant's dwelling or commercial tenant's unit and by mailing a copy of the judgment to the residential tenant or commercial tenant by certified mail.
Under Minn. Stat. § 504B.431, once a court judgment is entered that affects the obligations of tenants in a residential building, each affected tenant—whether residential or commercial—must receive a copy of that judgment through personal service. If personal service cannot be accomplished despite diligent effort, the law permits an alternative method: posting a notice on the tenant's entrance door and simultaneously sending a copy by certified mail. This provision ensures that tenants are formally notified of any court judgment that changes or impacts their legal obligations under their tenancy.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Minn. Stat. § 504B.431 generally ensure that every residential and commercial tenant whose obligations are affected by a judgment receives a personally served copy as the first step. Compliant operators document their service attempts carefully, because the alternative posting-and-certified-mail method is only available after demonstrating that personal service could not be accomplished with due diligence. Maintaining clear records of service attempts, posting dates, and certified mail receipts helps demonstrate compliance with the procedural requirements of § 504B.431.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Minn. Stat. § 504B.431 gives tenants the right to receive formal notice of any court judgment that affects their obligations, either through personal service or, if that is not possible, through a posted notice on their entrance door combined with certified mail. If a tenant believes they were not properly served under this provision, that procedural defect may be relevant to how the judgment can be enforced against them. Tenants who have questions about whether service was properly completed under § 504B.431 may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service for general information about their 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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