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Minnesota Security Deposit Return Letter (Itemized Statement)

The itemized statement Minnesota requires when you keep any part of a deposit β€” due within 21 days under Minn. Stat. Β§ 504B.178 β€” generated from the deposit settlement in your ledger, with every deduction, the refund, the interest and the statute already in it.

Free forever Β· emailed with a delivery record Β· reviewed against Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 504B (Landlord and Tenant)
21 daysReturn deadline21 days (three weeks)
No limitMaximum depositNo statutory limit
YesInterest owedYes, 1% simple interest
RequiredItemized statementRequired

What applies to your Minnesota move-out?

Pick the situation; the rule on each card is Minnesota's statutory minimum β€” your lease can be more generous to the tenant, never less.

21days
Deductions takenSend the itemized list and the balance within 21 days. Normal wear and tear is never deductible; unpaid rent, damage beyond wear, and charges the lease allows are.Generated in-app from the settlement
21days
Full refundNo deductions to list, but the refund itself is still due within the same period. The statement is your proof of the date.Generated in-app from the settlement
Still due
No forwarding addressMinnesota does not pause the clock for a missing address: send to the last known address and keep proof of the attempt.Reference
Yes
Interest on the depositYes, 1% simple interest. The statement shows the interest as its own line.Added to the statement automatically

What a Minnesota deposit statement must contain

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Tenant name(s) and the rental addressPlus the date the tenant surrendered the premises β€” that is when the 21 days start.
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The deposit held, including pet depositsThe full amount received at move-in, and the interest accrued on it, so the math adds up from the tenant's side.
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Each deduction, described and priced"Damage" is not enough; "carpet replacement, bedroom 2, tenant-caused stain β€” $240" is. Attach receipts or estimates.Minn. Stat. Β§ 504B.178
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The balance refunded (or owed)If deductions exceed the deposit, the statement doubles as the demand for the difference.
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Sent to the forwarding address, on timeMail it to the address the tenant gave; keep the date and the method. 21 days (three weeks).
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Landlord signature and dateAnd a copy on file with the lease β€” the court asks for it if the tenant sues.auto-logged

How it works

1 Β· Settle the depositAccounting β†’ Deposit Disposition β†’ Settle. Deposit held is pulled from the lease; add each deduction with a description and amount.
2 Β· Review the statementThe Minnesota deadline, the statute, the interest line and the deduction list are filled in. Add the forwarding address and receipts.
3 Β· Send and keep the recordEmailed to the tenant and downloadable for mailing; date, method and the PDF are logged with the tenant β€” the ledger posts the refund at the same time.

Minnesota deposit return FAQ

How long does a Minnesota landlord have to return a security deposit?

21 days (three weeks) (Minn. Stat. Β§ 504B.178).

What can I deduct from the deposit in Minnesota?

Unpaid rent and charges the lease allows, and damage beyond normal wear and tear. Not routine cleaning, repainting, or carpet wear from ordinary use. Each deduction must be itemized.

Is there a limit on the deposit in Minnesota?

No β€” Minnesota sets no statutory maximum on a residential security deposit; the lease sets the amount.

Do I owe interest on the deposit?

Yes, 1% simple interest.

What if the deductions are more than the deposit?

The statement shows the balance owed and the tenant is liable for it. The in-app settlement posts the difference to accounts receivable so it is not forgotten.

Settle the deposit and send the Minnesota statement in one step

Deductions, refund, deadline and the statute filled in from your ledger. Free.

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Deadlines and rules are Minnesota's statutory minimums as of 2026, reviewed against Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 504B (Landlord and Tenant). General information for landlords, not legal advice; local ordinances can add requirements.