Minnesota HF3970 allows victims of domestic abuse or sexual assault to petition for the extinguishment of a joint interest in a contract for deed.

Minnesota HF3970 establishes a legal remedy for victims of domestic abuse or sexual assault to extinguish a joint interest in a contract for deed held by the perpetrator. The bill allows a victim to petition the court to extinguish the interest if the perpetrator has abandoned the property for six months and made no payments, or if the petitioner has been subjected to abuse and presents a qualifying document. The court must grant the petition if the respondent fails to contest it within 90 days or if the petitioner proves the abuse by a preponderance of the evidence.

Minnesota HF3970 allows victims of domestic abuse or sexual assault to petition for the extinguishment of a joint interest in a contract for deed.

Minnesota HF3970 establishes a legal remedy for victims of domestic abuse or sexual assault to extinguish a joint interest in a contract for deed held by the perpetrator. The bill allows a victim to petition the court to extinguish the interest if the perpetrator has abandoned the property for six months and made no payments, or if the petitioner has been subjected to abuse and presents a qualifying document. The court must grant the petition if the respondent fails to contest it within 90 days or if the petitioner proves the abuse by a preponderance of the evidence.