Minnesota Rental Lease Laws: What Your Lease Can and Can't Say
Everything below is generated from our Minnesota law database — the same statute-backed rules our analyzer uses to check leases. Prohibited clauses and required disclosures include their statute citations.
Educational information: this page summarizes Minnesota landlord-tenant law for renters. It is not legal advice. Laws change — consult a licensed attorney for your situation.
Minnesota lease rules at a glance
| Security deposit limit | no statewide limit (local caps in some cities) |
|---|---|
| Deposit return deadline | 21 days |
| Interest on deposits | required (deposits held 1+ year) |
| Landlord entry notice | 24 hours |
| Late fee cap | 8% of the overdue rent |
| Rent grace period | no statutory grace period |
| Prohibited lease clauses | 4 clause types restricted |
| Required disclosures | 4 disclosures required |
Minnesota lease law guides
- Minnesota Security Deposit Limitno statewide limit (local caps in some cities)
- Minnesota Deposit Return Deadline21 days
- Minnesota Deposit Interest Rulesinterest required (deposits held 1+ year)
- Minnesota Landlord Entry Notice24 hours
- Minnesota Late Fee Laws8% of the overdue rent
- Minnesota Rent Grace Periodno statutory grace period
- Minnesota Prohibited Lease Clauses4 restricted clause types
- Minnesota Required Disclosures4 required disclosures
Lease clauses restricted under Minnesota law
- Waiver of implied warranty of habitabilityLikely Illegal
- Waiver of tenant rightsLikely Illegal
- Confession of judgment clauseLikely Illegal
All 4 prohibited clause types in Minnesota, with statute citations →
Disclosures Minnesota landlords must provide
- Lead Paint
- Landlord/Agent Identity
- Outstanding Inspection Orders
All 4 required disclosures in Minnesota, explained with citations →
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Minnesota lease law FAQ
- How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Minnesota?
- Minnesota sets no statewide statutory maximum on security deposits, though local rules can apply — some cities set local limits. Conditions can apply — see the Minnesota security deposit limit guide for details.
- How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit in Minnesota?
- Generally 21 days after move-out. Conditions can apply — see the Minnesota deposit return deadline guide for details.
- Do landlords have to pay interest on security deposits in Minnesota?
- Yes — Minnesota law requires interest on held security deposits for deposits held 1+ year. Conditions can apply — see the Minnesota deposit interest rules guide for details.
- How much notice does a landlord need to enter my apartment in Minnesota?
- Generally at least 24 hours. Conditions can apply — see the Minnesota landlord entry notice guide for details.
- Is there a limit on late fees in Minnesota?
- Yes — late fees are generally capped at 8% of the overdue rent. Conditions can apply — see the Minnesota late fee laws guide for details.
- How many days late can rent be before fees in Minnesota?
- There is no statutory grace period in Minnesota; rent is late the day after it is due unless your lease says otherwise. Conditions can apply — see the Minnesota rent grace period guide for details.
- What lease clauses are illegal in Minnesota?
- Minnesota law restricts 4 clause types tracked in our database, such as: waiver of implied warranty of habitability; waiver of tenant rights; confession of judgment clause.
- What disclosures must a landlord provide in Minnesota?
- Minnesota requires: Lead Paint (Disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards for housing built before 1978); Landlord/Agent Identity (Name and address of owner, person authorized to manage, and agent for service); Outstanding Inspection Orders (Disclosure of any outstanding orders for housing code violations); Non-Optional Fees (All non-optional fees must be disclosed on first page of lease (2024)).
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Sources: state statutes cited above. Data last updated 2024-01-01. Educational information only — not legal advice.