Landlord-tenant law

Minnesota Landlord-Tenant Laws

Security deposit limits, eviction notice periods, lease termination requirements, and late fee rules for Minnesota.

Not legal advice. Current as of May 2026. Verify with a local attorney before any compliance decision.

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Security Deposit Max
No statutory limit
Minn. Stat. § 504B.178
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Deposit Return Deadline
21 days (3 weeks)
Minn. Stat. § 504B.178(3)
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Non-Payment Eviction Notice
14-day notice to pay or quit
Minn. Stat. § 504B.135(b)
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Month-to-Month Termination
30 days (one full rental period before last day of tenancy)
Minn. Stat. § 504B.135(a)
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Late Fee Cap
8% of overdue rent per month
Minn. Stat. § 504B.177
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Grace Period
No statutory grace period
Minnesota specific notes

Minnesota requires 1% simple annual interest on security deposits. Minneapolis and Saint Paul have local tenant-protection ordinances including just-cause eviction requirements and stricter notice periods — verify local rules for Twin Cities properties.

FAQ

Common Minnesota landlord questions

What is the maximum security deposit in Minnesota?+
No statutory limit. Governed by Minn. Stat. § 504B.178. Deposit must be returned within 21 days (3 weeks) after the lease ends.
What notice is required to evict a tenant in Minnesota for non-payment of rent?+
14-day notice to pay or quit. Per Minn. Stat. § 504B.135(b). This is the notice period before a landlord can file an eviction lawsuit.
How much notice to end a month-to-month tenancy in Minnesota?+
30 days (one full rental period before last day of tenancy). Per Minn. Stat. § 504B.135(a). This applies to no-cause terminations of month-to-month leases.
Are late fees regulated in Minnesota?+
8% of overdue rent per month. Per Minn. Stat. § 504B.177. Grace period: No statutory grace period. Even where no statutory cap exists, late fees must be reasonable and clearly disclosed in the lease.
References

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