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Landlord - Tenant Laws of Minnesota, Section 566 http: / /tenant.net/Other _Areas /Minnesota /566.html (d) If the violation is a violation as defined in section 566.18, subdivision 6, clause (a), be accompanied by a copy of the official report of inspection by any department of health, housing or buildings, certified by the custodian of records of that department stating 1. when and by whom the building concerned was inspected, 2. what code violation were recorded, and 3. that notice of the code violations has been given to the building owner; or (e) If the violation is a violation as defined in section 566.18, subdivision 6, clause (a), be accompanied by a statement that a request for inspection was made to the appropriate state P Y q P state, county or municipal department and demand made upon the owner to correct the alleged code violation and that a reasonable period of time has elapsed since the demand or request was made. 566.205 Emergency Relief Proceeding 1. Petition. A person authorized to bring an action under section 566.20 may petition the court for relief in cases of emergency involving the loss of running water, hot water, heat, electricity, sanitary facilities, or other essential services or facilities that the owner is responsible for providing. 2. Venue. The venue of the action is within the county where the building alleged to contain the emergency condition is located. 3. Petition information. The petitioner shall present a verified petition to the district court that states the following: 1. a description of the premises and the identity of the owner; 2. a statement of the facts and grounds that demonstrate the existence of an emergency caused by the loss of essential services or facilities; and 3. a request for relief. 4. Notice. The petitioner shall attempt to notify the owner, at least 24 hours before application to the court, of the petitioner's intent to seek emergency relief. An order may be granted without notice to the owner on finding that reasonable efforts, as set forth in the petition or by separate affidavit, were made to notify the owner but that the efforts were unsuccessful. 5. Relief; service of order.The court may order relief as provided in section 566.25. The petitioner shall serve the order on the owner personally or by mail as soon as practicable. 6. Limitation. The tenant remedy under this section does not extend to emergencies which are the result of the deliberate or negligent act or omission of a tenant or anyone acting under the direction or control of the tenant. 7. Effect of other laws. The requirement of section 566.19 do not apply to a petition for emergency relief under this section. 566.21 Summons 1. Upon receipt of the complaint, the court administrator shall prepare a summons. Said summons shall: (a) Specify the time and place of the hearing to be held on the complaint, which hearing shall be not less than five or more than ten days after receipt of the complaint by the court administrator; and (b) State that if at that time a defense is not interposed and established by the defendant, judgment may be entered for the relief requested and authorized by Laws 1973, chapter 611. 2. The summons and complaint shall be served upon the owner or the owner's agent at least five and not more than ten days before the time at which the complaint is to be heard. Service shall be by personal service upon the defendant pursuant to the Minnesota rules of civil procedure except that if such service cannot be made with due diligence, service may be made by affixing a copy of the summons and complaint prominently to the building involved, and mailing at the same time a copy of the summons and complaint by certified mail to the last known address of the defendant. 566.22 Answer 11 of 17 10/26/99 2:52 PM