How much notice is required to raise rent in Minnesota?
No statutory notice
- No statutory notice requirement
- No statewide rent control
- Lease terms control
Legal basis: Minn. Stat. § 504B
Know your rights as a renter in Minnesota. This guide covers security deposits, landlord entry, rent increases, eviction protections, and more under Minnesota law.
Legal basis: Minnesota landlord-tenant law — Minnesota Statutes
21
Days to Return Deposit
No statewide limit
Max Deposit
Reasonable
Entry Notice
Not Required
Deposit Escrow
What Minnesota law says about deposits
Maximum Deposit
No statewide limit
Return Deadline
21 days
Penalties, interest & late-fee rules under Minnesota law
If your deposit is wrongfully or late returned
Tenant may recover up to double the deposit amount if landlord acts in bad faith.
Interest on your deposit is required
Simple noncompounded interest at 1% per annum, computed from the first day of the next month following full payment of the deposit until the landlord returns it; interest amounts less than $1 are excluded.
Grace period
No mandatory grace period (but some local ordinances may apply)
Must be in the lease
Yes — a late fee is only enforceable if it is written into your lease
Your privacy protections
Required Notice Period
Reasonable notice
In Minnesota, your landlord must provide proper notice before entering your rental unit, except in genuine emergencies. This protects your right to privacy and peaceful enjoyment of your home.
Exceptions: Landlords may enter without notice in cases of emergency (fire, flooding, etc.) or if you've abandoned the property.
No statutory notice
Legal basis: Minn. Stat. § 504B
14 days
Legal basis: Minn. Stat. § 504B.185
90 days protected
Legal basis: Minn. Stat. § 504B.441
Early termination
Legal basis: Minn. Stat. § 504B.206
Self-help illegal
Legal basis: Minn. Stat. § 504B.225
Important facts about Minnesota rental law
Minnesota has no statewide limit on security deposits.
Minnesota landlords must return deposits within 21 days of move-out.
Minnesota landlords must pay interest on deposits held over 1 year.
Minnesota tenants have strong 'repair and deduct' rights for habitability issues.
Common questions about Minnesota tenant rights
Minnesota does not have a statutory limit on security deposits.
Minnesota landlords must return security deposits within 21 days after you move out.
In Minnesota, landlords must provide Reasonable notice notice before entering your rental unit.
Late fees in Minnesota: 8% of overdue rent amount. No mandatory grace period (but some local ordinances may apply).
No statutory notice. No statutory notice requirement. No statewide rent control. Lease terms control. Source: Minn. Stat. § 504B.
14 days. Strong habitability requirements. 14 days to repair. Rent withholding available. Source: Minn. Stat. § 504B.185.
90 days protected. Strong protections. 90 day protection period. Cannot evict for complaints. Source: Minn. Stat. § 504B.441.
Early termination. Can terminate early. Documentation required. No penalty. Source: Minn. Stat. § 504B.206.
Self-help illegal. Self-help evictions illegal. Court process required. Utility shutoffs prohibited. Source: Minn. Stat. § 504B.225.
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