2025 Session
§ 561.01 — Nuisance; Action
Plain-Language Summary
This section defines what a nuisance is under Minnesota law. A nuisance is anything harmful to health, offensive, or that blocks the free use of property. Anyone affected can sue to stop the nuisance and recover money for damages.
561.01 NUISANCE; ACTION.
Anything which is injurious to health, or indecent or offensive to the senses, or an obstruction to the free use of property, so as to interfere with the comfortable enjoyment of life or property, is a nuisance. An action may be brought by any person whose property is injuriously affected or whose personal enjoyment is lessened by the nuisance, and by the judgment the nuisance may be enjoined or abated, as well as damages recovered.
History:
History: History: (9580) RL s 4446
Practical Notes
If a neighbor’s activity is harming your health, offending your senses, or blocking your use of your property, you may be able to file a lawsuit to stop it and get compensation for your losses.