Legal Assistance

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HomeLine Minnesota

HomeLine is a state-wide program that offers free legal advice to tenants through their hotline services. Lawyers, law students and community volunteers give tenants legal advice and options for resolving rental problems. They serve across Minnesota and provide bilingual services in Spanish, Somali and Hmong. All hotline services are free and confidential. If you are a tenant in Minnesota and have a rental question, connect with one of their Tenant Advocates for legal advice at 612.728.5767, or call toll-free at 866.866.3546. You can also email an attorney through their website.

For Spanish speakers: 612.255.8870
For Somali speakers: 612.255.8860
For Hmong speakers: 612.255.7104

Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid

This organization provides free attorneys for eligible tenants in Hennepin County. Legal Aid attorneys can give you advice and may be able to talk to your landlord or a judge on your behalf. Call 612.334.5970 or visit their website for more information.