Remedy to extinguish a joint interest in a contract for deed of a perpetrator of domestic abuse or sexual assault established.

This bill creates a legal process in Minnesota that allows victims of domestic abuse or sexual assault to remove a perpetrator's ownership interest from a contract for deed on residential property. The law enables unmarried victims who share an interest in such contracts to petition a court to extinguish the perpetrator's claim, provided they submit proof of abuse such as a protection order, law enforcement documentation, or a verified statement from a qualified professional like a healthcare provider or domestic abuse advocate. Once the petition is filed, the perpetrator and property seller have 90 days to contest the request, after which a court may issue an order removing the perpetrator's interest from the property agreement. The legislation directly affects victims of abuse who hold shared ownership in contracts for deed and their abusive partners, offering a streamlined path to secure housing without the perpetrator's involvement.