Tenant Rulebook
General information from state law and official guides, not legal advice. Cities and counties can add their own rules.

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Landlord and tenant rules in Minnesota

The statewide rules on deposits, notice, entry and rent in Minnesota, mainly from the Minnesota Statutes chapter 504B (Landlord and Tenant) and section 471.9996. Checked 29 October 2026.

Security deposits and fees

Security deposit limit

Not yet confirmed

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Deposit return deadline

3 weeks1Minn. Stat. 504B.178 subd. 3

The landlord must return the deposit with interest, or explain in writing why any is kept, within three weeks after the tenancy ends and the tenant gives a forwarding address. The deadline is five days if the building is condemned.

Interest on deposits

1% simple interest a year1Minn. Stat. 504B.178 subd. 2

Security deposits earn simple interest of 1% a year, which goes to the tenant.

Late fees

Max 8% of overdue rent, only if agreed in writing2Minn. Stat. 504B.177(a)

A late fee is allowed only if the written lease provides for it and says when it applies. It may not exceed 8% of the overdue rent.

Notice, entry and rent

Tenant ending a month-to-month tenancy

1 rental period (up to 3 months)3Minn. Stat. 504B.135

Either side can end a tenancy with no fixed end date by written notice at least as long as the time between rent payments, up to three months. For monthly rent that is one full month.

Landlord ending a month-to-month tenancy

1 rental period (up to 3 months)3Minn. Stat. 504B.135

A landlord must give the same written notice, which is one full rental period for a month-to-month tenancy.

Notice of a rent increase

Not yet confirmed

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Statewide rent limits

None statewide, local rent control only with voter approval4Minn. Stat. 471.9996

Minnesota cities, counties and towns may adopt rent control on private housing only if voters approve it at a general election.

Landlord entry

24 hours5Minn. Stat. 504B.211 subd. 2, 4

The landlord must make a good-faith effort to give at least 24 hours' notice and may enter only between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. unless agreed otherwise. Emergencies and some safety checks are exceptions.

Notice for unpaid rent

14 days6Minn. Stat. 504B.321 subd. 1a

Before filing for unpaid rent, the landlord must give written notice with an itemized amount owed. The landlord can file only if the tenant has not paid within 14 days.

Many cities and counties add their own rules, such as rent stabilization or longer notice periods, and a lease can give a tenant more protection than the law requires. Check your local housing office or a legal aid group before you act.

Sources

  1. Minn. Stat. 504B.178 (2026), Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutesofficial
  2. Minn. Stat. 504B.177 (2026), Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutesofficial
  3. Minn. Stat. 504B.135 (2025), Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutesofficial
  4. Minn. Stat. 471.9996 (2025), Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutesofficial
  5. Minn. Stat. 504B.211 (2026), Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutesofficial
  6. Minn. Stat. 504B.321 (2026), Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutesofficial

"Secondary" sources reproduce the official text. We use them only where the official site could not be read.