At the unit's written request, if the protective or vendor payments were voluntary.

In cases of money mismanagement, in 2 years, or the month after you determine a client no longer needs a money management plan, whichever occurs first, unless the client is under vendor payments due to program sanctions or drug-related activity.

For program sanctions, discontinue vendor payment of rent and, if applicable, utilities 6 months after the month the participant complies. See 0028.30 (Sanctions for Failure to Comply - Cash).

When the vendor payment interferes with the participant's legal right to withhold rent due to a dispute with a landlord. The renter can file an "Emergency Relief" action or "Rent Escrow" action which provides the right to withhold rent. Minnesota law also allows a renter to withhold rent, without filing an action in court, when a landlord fails to maintain the premises and all common areas fit for the intended use, keep premises in reasonable repair during the term of the lease, or maintain the premises in compliance with applicable health and safety laws of the state.

Upon becoming aware the housing unit is uninhabitable. No future rent payments may be made until the landlord demonstrates the premises are fit for use. Landlords cannot take eviction actions against anyone in the assistance unit.