Minnesota Landlord-Tenant Law at a Glance
Minnesota requires a 14-day written notice before a landlord can file an eviction for unpaid rent, and the notice must use wording set by statute (Minn. Stat. § 504B.321). Deposits have no cap but earn 1% simple interest and must be returned within three weeks.
How Long Does a Landlord Have to Return a Security Deposit in Minnesota?
A Minnesota landlord has 21 days after the tenancy ends and the tenant gives a forwarding address to return the deposit with 1% interest.
| Maximum Deposit | No statutory limit |
| Return Deadline | 21 days (three weeks) |
| Interest Required | Yes, 1% simple interest |
| Itemized Statement | Required |
| Statute Reference | Minn. Stat. § 504B.178 |
How Much Can a Landlord Raise Rent in Minnesota?
Minnesota has no statewide rent cap, but St. Paul and Minneapolis have rent stabilization authority. Late fees are capped at 8% of the overdue rent.
| Late Fee Limit | 8% of the overdue rent |
| Rent Control Status | Local option (St. Paul; Minneapolis authorized) |
| Statute Reference | Minn. Stat. § 504B.177 |
How to Evict a Tenant in Minnesota
Before filing for unpaid rent, a Minnesota landlord must deliver a 14-day notice stating the amount due, in the statutory form.
| Non-Payment Notice | 14 days, in the statutory form |
| Month-to-Month Notice | One full rental period |
| Statute Reference | Minn. Stat. §§ 504B.321, 504B.135 |
Can a Landlord Enter Without Permission in Minnesota?
No. Minnesota requires reasonable notice — at least 24 hours for most entries — and limits entry to a reasonable business purpose.
| Notice Required | 24 hours |
| Emergency Entry | Allowed without notice |
| Permitted Reasons | Reasonable business purposes such as repairs, inspections and showings |
| Statute Reference | Minn. Stat. § 504B.211 |
What Must a Minnesota Lease Disclose?
- Lead-based paint disclosure (pre-1978 housing)
- Name and address of the manager and owner or agent (Minn. Stat. § 504B.181)
- Outstanding inspection orders for code violations (Minn. Stat. § 504B.195)
- Shared utility billing method (Minn. Stat. § 504B.215)
What Repairs Is a Landlord Responsible For in Minnesota?
Minnesota landlords covenant to keep the unit fit and in reasonable repair and to follow health and safety laws; tenants can pay rent into court escrow.
What Minnesota landlords must maintain
- • Keep the premises fit for use and in reasonable repair (Minn. Stat. § 504B.161)
- • Maintain the premises in compliance with health and safety laws
What a Minnesota tenant can do
- • Rent escrow action in district court
- • Tenant remedies action for repairs and rent abatement
| Statute Reference | Minn. Stat. §§ 504B.161, 504B.385, 504B.395 |