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Minnesota Holdover tenants

Last reviewed 2026-10-15

What happens if a tenant stays after the lease ends in Minnesota?

If a tenant stays after the lease expires without the landlord's express agreement, the only tenancy implied is one for the shortest rent-payment interval under the old lease (for example, month-to-month).

Verified Source: Minn. Stat. § 504B.141 · last checked 2026-10-15

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