Politics & Government
Property Owners Sue Walz Over Eviction Moratorium As State Lawmakers Agree On ‘Off-Ramp' Plan For Ban
"It's regrettable and unfortunate but it's the only option we felt we had," said Cecil Smith, CEO of the Minnesota Multi-Housing Assoc.
June 16, 2021
A group representing landlords is suing Gov. Tim Walz to end the state eviction moratorium first put in place when the pandemic began, arguing the ban is unconstitutional and should no longer be enforced.
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In a 64-page lawsuit, the Minnesota Multi Housing Association and others allege Walz’s executive order barring evictions for the past 15 months is unconstitutional because it “interferes with contract rights of tenants and property owners by effectively prohibiting those owners from removing tenants who are dangerous, destructive, or have harassed or intimidated other renters.”
“It’s regrettable and unfortunate but it’s the only option we felt we had,” said Cecil Smith, CEO of the Minnesota Multi Housing Association, at a news conference on the capitol steps Tuesday. “It’s time for the governor to end his eviction moratorium and for us to get back to normal order.”
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