United States · MN

Minnesota landlord-tenant laws.

The key statutes you need to know as a Minnesota landlord — deposit caps, late fees, entry notice, and required disclosures at a glance.

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Security deposit

No cap

Return: 21 days

Late fees

Capped at 8% of overdue rent

Entry notice

Reasonable notice

Termination notice

One rental period

Rent control

Local (St. Paul has it)

Required disclosures

Every Minnesota residential lease must include these disclosures where applicable. Missing required disclosures can void clauses or trigger statutory penalties.

Lead-based paint
Outstanding inspection orders
Tenant remedies

Notable Minnesota quirk

Must disclose any outstanding housing code violations.

Eviction timelines in Minnesota

See filing fees, timelines, and estimated total costs for Minnesota.

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Baked in

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Other states

Alabama

1 month's rent

Alaska

2 months' rent (1 month if rent ≥ $2,000)

Arizona

1.5 months' rent

Arkansas

2 months' rent

California

1 month's rent (as of July 2024)

Colorado

No statutory cap

Connecticut

2 months' rent (1 month if tenant ≥ 62)

Delaware

1 month's rent (12-month+ leases)