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Minnesota Landlord-Tenant Laws

Security deposit limits, eviction notices, rent control, and more for Minnesota.

How we research these summaries

Every rule on this page is drawn from state statutes and municipal codes and summarized with AI assistance. Each one cites the statute it's based on and links to a published text of that law so you can read it firsthand. Where a page says a city or county has no local rule on a topic, that means none was found for the topics covered here — not that none exists. Local governments also regulate rental housing in ways these pages don't track, including registration, licensing, inspections and habitability standards. These summaries may be incomplete or out of date, laws change often, and every property and tenancy has specifics a summary can't capture — so treat this as a starting point for your own research, not as legal advice, and check with the local jurisdiction and a qualified attorney before acting on your particular situation.

What to Know in Minnesota

Sources last checked July 2026

Minnesota requires landlords to serve a detailed 14-day pre-eviction notice before filing for nonpayment of rent, itemizing the amount owed and directing the tenant to Legal Aid and county financial assistance, under Minn. Stat. § 504B.321 as amended effective January 1, 2024. Security deposits carry no dollar cap but must be returned within 21 days along with 1% annual interest. Rent increases require notice equal to one rental period plus one day, and Minnesota has no statewide cap on how much rent can rise, though individual cities may adopt their own rent stabilization ordinances.

  • Under Minn. Stat. § 504B.321 (as amended effective January 1, 2024), before filing an eviction action for nonpayment of rent or other unpaid financial obligations, landlords...
  • 30-day move-out notice required for month-to-month tenancies
  • No rent control — no statutory cap on rent increases
  • Under Minnesota law, a landlord may not raise rent during a fixed-term lease unless the lease explicitly permits it.
  • Minnesota state law does not limit the amount a landlord may charge as a security deposit.
5 rules summarized · Each linked to the law it cites

Security Deposit Limits

Security Deposit Limits

What is the security deposit limit in Minnesota?

Minnesota state law does not limit the amount a landlord may charge as a security deposit. However, under Minn. Stat. § 504B.178, landlords must return the deposit within 21 days of the end of the tenancy (or within 5 days if the tenant vacates due to legal condemnation of the building). Deposits earn simple noncompounded interest at 1% per annum, calculated from the first day of the month following full payment until the landlord complies with return requirements. Interest amounts under $1 are excluded. Landlords may only withhold amounts necessary for unpaid rent or to restore the premises to their original condition, excluding normal wear and tear. Failure to comply can result in damages equal to the withheld amount plus interest, plus punitive damages up to $500.

Minn. Stat. § 504B.178

Eviction Notice Requirements

Eviction Notice Requirements

What are the eviction notice requirements in Minnesota?

Under Minn. Stat. § 504B.321 (as amended effective January 1, 2024), before filing an eviction action for nonpayment of rent or other unpaid financial obligations, landlords must serve the tenant with a written pre-eviction notice. The notice must itemize the total amount due, identify the person authorized to accept payment, direct tenants to Legal Aid at www.LawHelpMN.org, and provide information about county financial assistance and the 2-1-1 helpline. The notice must be delivered personally or by first-class mail. If the tenant pays the full balance within 14 days of receiving the notice, the landlord may not proceed with eviction. Local ordinances may require a longer notice period — Minneapolis’s baseline is 30 days (effective March 1, 2025), though a temporary city ordinance extended it to 60 days from March 2026 through August 31, 2026. Confirm current local requirements before acting.

Minn. Stat. § 504B.321, subd. 1a

Rent Increase Notice Periods

Rent Increase Notice Periods

How much notice is required for rent increases in Minnesota?

Under Minnesota law, a landlord may not raise rent during a fixed-term lease unless the lease explicitly permits it. For periodic tenancies, proper written notice is required equal to one rental period plus one day before the increase takes effect. For a monthly tenancy, this means approximately one month's advance written notice. Additionally, under Minn. Stat. § 504B.147, a landlord may not provide a rent increase notice that is shorter than the notice period the lease requires the tenant to give when vacating. This requirement cannot be waived. Mobile home park residents are entitled to 60 days' notice under Minn. Stat. § 327C.06.

Minn. Stat. § 504B.147; Minn. Stat. § 504B.135

Rent Control / Rent Increase Caps

Rent Control / Rent Increase Caps

Is there rent control in Minnesota?

Minnesota does not have a statewide cap on rent increases. Landlords may raise rent by any amount with proper advance notice, subject only to anti-retaliation provisions under Minn. Stat. § 504B.285. Some cities have enacted local rent stabilization ordinances: St. Paul's ordinance (effective 2023, amended 2025) caps increases at 3% per year for covered units. Minneapolis voters authorized rent stabilization in 2021 but as of mid-2025 no implementing ordinance has been enacted. Other cities such as Brooklyn Park, St. Louis Park, and Brooklyn Center have pre-eviction notice requirements. Landlords should verify local ordinances before raising rent.

Minn. Stat. § 504B.285 (anti-retaliation); no statewide rent cap statute

Move-Out & Lease Termination Notice

Move-Out & Lease Termination Notice

What is the move-out notice requirement in Minnesota?

Under Minn. Stat. § 504B.135, to terminate a tenancy at will or a month-to-month tenancy, either the landlord or tenant must provide written notice at least as long as the interval between rent payment dates, or three months, whichever is less. For a monthly tenancy, this means one month's written advance notice. For a weekly tenancy, one week's notice. The notice period cannot exceed three months regardless of how frequently rent is paid. Fixed-term leases end automatically at the lease expiration date without additional notice unless the lease requires otherwise.

Minn. Stat. § 504B.135

Local Jurisdictions with Additional Rules

Minneapolis City

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