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Minnesota Landlord-Tenant Laws 2026

Security deposit limits, notice requirements, eviction process, late fees, and more for Minnesota landlords. All citations reference actual Minnesota statutes.

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Security Deposit Rules

Minn. Stat. § 504B.178
No statutory limit on deposit amount. Must be returned within 21 days (3 weeks). Interest required at 1% per year. Itemized deductions required within 21 days.
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Notice Period Requirements

Minn. Stat. § 504B.135
Month-to-month requires one full rental period notice. Lease violation varies by type. Nonpayment: 14-day notice.
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Eviction Process

Minn. Stat. § 504B.321
Nonpayment: 14-day notice to pay. Lease violation: notice varies. Court filing for eviction action. Tenant has time to respond. Self-help eviction illegal.
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Late Fee Rules

Minn. Stat. § 504B.177
Late fee cannot exceed 8% of overdue rent. Fee can only be charged after rent is more than 8 days late (8-day grace period effectively required by timing).
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Lease Termination

Minn. Stat. § 504B.135
Fixed-term ends per lease. Month-to-month: one rental period notice. Early termination for military, domestic violence (with qualifying documentation).
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Rent Increase Rules

Minn. Stat. § 471.9996
No statewide rent control. St. Paul enacted rent stabilization (3% cap) in 2021. Minneapolis considered but did not adopt. Proper notice required.
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Habitability Standards

Minn. Stat. § 504B.161
Landlord must maintain premises in reasonable repair, fit for intended use. Must comply with health and housing codes. Tenant remedies include rent escrow through the courts.
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Landlord Entry Rules

Minn. Stat. § 504B.211
Landlord must give reasonable notice before entry. Entry only at reasonable times. Emergency entry without notice. Tenant may not unreasonably refuse access.
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Fair Housing Protections

Minn. Stat. § 363A.09
Minnesota Human Rights Act prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, and public assistance status.
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