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)).

What happens if a Minnesota landlord fails to provide a required disclosure?

Consequences vary by disclosure — from statutory penalties to giving the tenant grounds to challenge related lease terms.

Minnesota Required Disclosures

4 required disclosures

Minnesota law requires landlords to provide certain disclosures — our database tracks 4 for Minnesota, each backed by a statute. Timing varies by disclosure (many are due at lease signing; some arise later in the tenancy — each entry below states its own rule). A missing required disclosure can expose the landlord to penalties and may give you leverage.

Educational information: generated from our Minnesota law database (last updated 2024-01-01). Not legal advice.

Every disclosure Minnesota landlords must provide

Lead Paint
Disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards for housing built before 1978
Legal basis: 42 U.S.C. 4852d
Landlord/Agent Identity
Name and address of owner, person authorized to manage, and agent for service
Legal basis: Minnesota Statutes Section 504B.181(3)
Outstanding Inspection Orders
Disclosure of any outstanding orders for housing code violations
Legal basis: Minnesota Statutes Section 504B.195
Non-Optional Fees
All non-optional fees must be disclosed on first page of lease (2024)
Legal basis: Minnesota Statutes Section 504B.173

Frequently asked questions

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)).
What happens if a Minnesota landlord fails to provide a required disclosure?: Consequences vary by disclosure — from statutory penalties to giving the tenant grounds to challenge related lease terms.

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