Subdivision 1. Default; breach of rental agreement. If an occupant defaults in the payment of rent for the storage space or otherwise breaches the rental agreement, the owner may commence an action to terminate the rental agreement, recover possession of the storage space, remove the occupant, and dispose of the stored personal property. The action shall be conducted in accordance with the Minnesota Rules of Civil Procedure, except as provided in this section.
Subd. 2. Service of summons. The summons must be served at least seven days before the date of the court appearance as provided in subdivision 3.
Subd. 3. Appearance. Except as provided in subdivision 4, in an action filed under this section the appearance shall be not less than seven or more than 14 days from the day of issuing the summons.
Subd. 4. Expedited hearing. If the owner files a motion and affidavit stating specific facts and instances in support of an allegation that the occupant is causing a nuisance or engaging in illegal or other behavior that seriously endangers the safety of others, others' property, or the storage facility's property, the appearance shall be not less than three days nor more than seven days from the date the summons is issued. The summons in an expedited hearing shall be served upon the occupant within 24 hours of issuance unless the court orders otherwise for good cause shown.
Subd. 5. Answer; trial; continuance. At the court appearance specified in the summons, the defendant may answer the complaint, and the court shall hear and decide the action, unless it grants a continuance of the trial, which may be for no longer than six days, unless all parties consent to longer continuance.
Subd. 6. Counterclaims. The occupant is prohibited from bringing counterclaims in the action that are unrelated to the possession of the storage space. Nothing in this section prevents the occupant from bringing the claim in a separate action.
Subd. 7. Judgment; writ. Judgment in matters adjudicated under this section shall be in accordance with section 504B.345. Execution of a writ issued under this section shall be in accordance with section 504B.365.
1988 c 425 s 8; 1999 c 199 art 2 s 29; 2011 c 76 art 1 s 58; 1Sp2021 c 4 art 6 s 31
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 500 - 515B — Property And Property Interests
Chapter 514 — Liens Against Property
Section 514.01 — Mechanics, Laborers And Material Suppliers.
Section 514.02 — Nonpayment For Improvement; Penalties And Remedies.
Section 514.03 — Extent And Amount Of Lien.
Section 514.04 — Lines Of Railway, Telegraph, Or Similar Projects.
Section 514.05 — When Lien Attaches; Notice.
Section 514.06 — Title Of Vendor Or Consenting Owner, Subject To.
Section 514.07 — Payments Withheld; Lien Waivers.
Section 514.08 — Statement; Notice; Necessity For Recording; Contents.
Section 514.09 — Two Or More Buildings.
Section 514.10 — Foreclosure Of Liens.
Section 514.11 — Commencement Of Action; Proceedings.
Section 514.12 — Notice Of Lis Pendens.
Section 514.13 — Statutory Lienholder Rights; Nonexclusive.
Section 514.135 — Computation Of Interest On Claims.
Section 514.14 — Postponement, Judgment, Subrogation.
Section 514.15 — Judgment, Sale, Redemption.
Section 514.16 — Severance Of Building, Resale, Receiver.
Section 514.19 — Right Of Detainer.
Section 514.21 — Sale, When And Where Made; Notice.
Section 514.22 — Conduct Of Sale.
Section 514.221 — Creation; Perfection; Enforceability.
Section 514.40 — Liens, Preference.
Section 514.41 — Lien Statement, Filing; Assignment Of Lien.
Section 514.42 — Termination Of Lien.
Section 514.43 — Action; Attachment.
Section 514.44 — Allowance And Issue Of Writ.
Section 514.45 — Contents And Levy Of Writ.
Section 514.46 — Logs Scaled To Officer; Where Held; Fees.
Section 514.47 — Pleadings; Priority Of Liens.
Section 514.48 — Discharge Of Attachment; Bond.
Section 514.49 — Findings, Judgment, Costs.
Section 514.50 — Execution Sale.
Section 514.51 — Obstructing Or Intermixed Logs.
Section 514.54 — Timber Cut In Other States.
Section 514.55 — Stray Timber Secured In Other States.
Section 514.56 — Preservation And Enforcement.
Section 514.57 — Commissioner Of Natural Resources; Lien For Charges.
Section 514.58 — Sale And Distribution Of Proceeds.
Section 514.59 — Wages, Lien As Against Seizure.
Section 514.60 — Notice To Sheriff; Property Held.
Section 514.61 — Death Or Dissolution Of Employer.
Section 514.661 — Lien For Rental Value Of Farm Machinery During Mediation.
Section 514.67 — Inspections, Examinations, Or Other Governmental Services.
Section 514.671 — Definitions.
Section 514.672 — Environmental Lien.
Section 514.673 — Environmental Lien Notice.
Section 514.674 — Lien Enforcement; Limitation.
Section 514.675 — Lien Does Not Affect Other Remedies.
Section 514.676 — Amounts Received To Satisfy Lien.
Section 514.68 — Lien For Hospital Charges.
Section 514.69 — File With County.
Section 514.70 — County To Provide Record.
Section 514.73 — Liens Assignable.
Section 514.74 — Inaccuracies In Lien Statement.
Section 514.75 — Promissory Note; Effect.
Section 514.76 — Satisfaction; Penalty For Refusal.
Section 514.77 — Liens For Launderers.
Section 514.78 — Notification Of Owner; Sale.
Section 514.79 — Balance Of Proceeds Of Sale; Payment Of.
Section 514.93 — Summary Sale Of Unclaimed Animal; Notice; Proceeds; Record.
Section 514.94 — Rights Of Detainer, Lien And Sale Of Animals.
Section 514.945 — Agricultural Producer's Lien.
Section 514.963 — Crop Lien Definitions.
Section 514.964 — Agricultural Lien On Crops.
Section 514.965 — Livestock Lien Definitions.
Section 514.966 — Agricultural Lien On Livestock.
Section 514.971 — Definitions.
Section 514.972 — Lien Against Property.
Section 514.973 — Enforcement Of Lien.
Section 514.974 — Additional Notification Requirement.
Section 514.975 — Rental Agreements.
Section 514.976 — Disclosure And Actions.
Section 514.977 — Additional Remedies.
Section 514.978 — Waiver Or Modification Prohibited.
Section 514.979 — Advertising.
Section 514.980 — Medical Assistance Liens; Definitions.
Section 514.981 — Medical Assistance Lien.
Section 514.982 — Medical Assistance Lien Notice.
Section 514.983 — Lien Enforcement; Limitation.
Section 514.984 — Lien Does Not Affect Other Remedies.