Minnesota Lease Agreement PDF
Minnesota at a glance: Security Deposit Limit: No statutory cap · Deposit Return Deadline: 21 days after move-out · Notice to Terminate Month-to-Month: 30 days
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Lease Agreements in Minnesota
Minnesota landlord-tenant law is governed by Minn. Stat. § 504B. Minnesota has no cap on security deposits but requires them returned within 21 days of move-out — one of the shorter return deadlines in the country.
Minnesota has no statewide rent control. St. Paul passed a rent stabilization ordinance (3% cap) but it has been modified significantly. Minneapolis's rent stabilization effort did not pass. The eviction process requires a 14-day notice for non-payment.
Minnesota Lease Agreement — Quick Reference
| Requirement | Minnesota Rule |
|---|---|
| Security Deposit Limit | No statutory cap |
| Deposit Return Deadline | 21 days after move-out |
| Notice to Terminate Month-to-Month | 30 days |
| Eviction Notice (Non-Payment) | 14-Day Notice |
| Rent Control | No statewide; St. Paul has limited local stabilization |
| Governing Law | Minn. Stat. § 504B |
Minnesota Legal Requirements
- Security deposits must be returned within 21 days with itemized deductions.
- Landlords must pay interest on security deposits held longer than 1 year.
- Lead paint disclosure required for pre-1978 properties.
- 24 hours' notice required before landlord entry for non-emergency purposes.
Minnesota Governing Laws
Read the full text of these laws at Cornell Law School's Minnesota legal resources or your state legislature's official website.