Minnesota § 609.606 - UNLAWFUL OUSTER OR EXCLUSION

Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 609.606 — UNLAWFUL OUSTER OR EXCLUSION, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 609.606. UNLAWFUL OUSTER OR EXCLUSION

A landlord, agent of the landlord, or person acting under the landlord's direction or control who unlawfully and intentionally removes or excludes a tenant from lands or tenements or intentionally interrupts or causes the interruption of electrical, heat, gas, or water services to the tenant with intent to unlawfully remove or exclude the tenant from lands or tenements is guilty of a misdemeanor.

History:

1992 c 376 art 1 s 16

Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes

Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 609.606

What does Minnesota Statutes § 609.606 cover?

Section 609.606 ("UNLAWFUL OUSTER OR EXCLUSION") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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