Minnesota landlord-tenant law
Local rules also apply in: Minneapolis, St. Paul
Quick facts
| Topic | At a glance |
|---|---|
| Security deposit limit | Not yet verified |
| Deposit return deadline | Within three weeks after the tenancy ends (and after receiving the tenant's mailing address or delivery instructions): return the deposit… |
| Notice to enter | A reasonable business purpose and at least 24 hours' notice, with a time or window, and entry only between 8 a.m. |
| Rent increase notice | Not yet verified |
| Late fees | Not yet verified |
| Eviction notice (nonpayment) | Not yet verified |
| Rent control / state preemption | Not yet verified |
Details & sources
Security deposit limit
Not yet verified
Back to quick facts ↑Deposit return deadline
Within three weeks after the tenancy ends (and after receiving the tenant's mailing address or delivery instructions): return the deposit with interest, or a written statement of reasons for withholding.
Verified Source: Minn. Stat. § 504B.178 · last checked 2026-10-15
Back to quick facts ↑Notice to enter
A reasonable business purpose and at least 24 hours' notice, with a time or window, and entry only between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. unless agreed otherwise. Exceptions apply for emergencies.
Verified Source: Minn. Stat. § 504B.211 · last checked 2026-10-15
Back to quick facts ↑Rent increase notice
Not yet verified
Back to quick facts ↑Late fees
Not yet verified
Back to quick facts ↑Eviction notice (nonpayment)
Not yet verified
Back to quick facts ↑Rent control / state preemption
Not yet verified
Back to quick facts ↑Cities in Minnesota with their own rules
Nearby states
- Illinois landlord law
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