Minnesota Rent increase notice
How much notice does a landlord need to give to raise the rent in Minnesota?
No state statute setting a specific notice period for rent increases was found in Minn. Stat. chapter 504B. For periodic tenancies, a change in terms in practice follows the termination notice in § 504B.135: the interval between rent due dates, or 3 months if less. The Minnesota Attorney General handbook (agency guide) says one rental period plus one day.
Verified Source: Minn. Stat. ch. 504B; § 504B.135 · last checked 2026-10-22
How this works in Minnesota
No state statute setting a specific notice period for rent increases was found in Minn. Stat. chapter 504B. For periodic tenancies, a change in terms in practice follows the termination notice in § 504B.135: the interval between rent due dates, or 3 months if less. The Minnesota Attorney General handbook (agency guide) says one rental period plus one day.
Worked example for Minnesota
Example: No state statute setting a specific notice period for rent increases was found in Minn. Stat. chapter 504B. For a month-to-month tenancy, the termination notice in § 504B.135 is the interval between rent due dates, or 3 months if less, so here it is one month. The Minnesota Attorney General handbook (agency guide) says one rental period plus one day.
Minnesota timelines and limits
| Specific rent-increase notice in ch. 504B | None found |
|---|---|
| Periodic tenancy, § 504B.135 termination notice | The interval between rent due dates, or 3 months if less |
| Minnesota Attorney General handbook (agency guide) | One rental period plus one day |
Minnesota FAQ
How much notice is needed to raise rent in Minnesota?
No state statute setting a specific notice period for rent increases was found in Minn. Stat. chapter 504B.
What does § 504B.135 say about notice?
The time of the notice must be at least as long as the interval between the time rent is due or three months, whichever is less.
What does the Minnesota Attorney General handbook say?
That handbook is an agency guide. It says one rental period plus one day.
Sources for this section: Minn. Stat. ch. 504B; § 504B.135 (checked 2026-10-22)
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