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EPISODE · Apr 17, 2026 · 24 MIN

Challenging the Moratorium

from The Brief · host Minnesota Multi Housing Association

In this interview-style episode of The Brief, longtime Minnesota housing provider Bill Cullen shares his experience during Minnesota’s COVID-era eviction moratorium and why he ultimately became the sole plaintiff in a federal lawsuit challenging the policy. Bill reflects on the realities housing providers faced during the pandemic, including a disruptive situation at one of his apartment buildings that escalated under the eviction ban. He discusses the legal arguments behind the case, the impact the moratorium had on both housing providers and residents, and the leadership lessons that came from navigating one of the most complex periods in Minnesota housing policy. ⚖️ Heights Apartments, LLC v. Time Walz Decision: uscourts.gov 🧠 AI Basics & Practical Applications for Housing Providers: mmha.com 🎧 The Brief Podcast: mmha.com/Resources/The-Brief 🤖 Ask mihra – MHA’s AI Assistant: mmha.com/mihra 🏦 Thank you to our Founding Sponsor – Citizens State Bank: csbnet.net

In this interview-style episode of The Brief, longtime Minnesota housing provider Bill Cullen shares his experience during Minnesota’s COVID-era eviction moratorium and why he ultimately became the sole plaintiff in a federal lawsuit challenging the policy. Bill reflects on the realities housing providers faced during the pandemic, including a disruptive situation at one of his apartment buildings that escalated under the eviction ban. He discusses the legal arguments behind the case, the impact the moratorium had on both housing providers and residents, and the leadership lessons that came from navigating one of the most complex periods in Minnesota housing policy. ⚖️ Heights Apartments, LLC v. Time Walz Decision: uscourts.gov🧠 AI Basics & Practical Applications for Housing Providers: mmha.com🎧 The Brief Podcast: mmha.com/Resources/The-Brief🤖 Ask mihra – MHA’s AI Assistant: mmha.com/mihra 🏦 Thank you to our Founding Sponsor – Citizens State Bank: csbnet.net

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