21 days
to return a deposit
Security deposit
Minnesota landlords have 21 days to return a security deposit after you move out and give a forwarding address.
State rules · MN
Minnesota landlord-tenant rules
The six rules landlords and renters ask about most in Minnesota, each with the statute it comes from.
30 days
landlord notice, month-to-month
Notice to vacate
In Minnesota, landlords and tenants must each give 30 days’ notice to end a month-to-month tenancy.
8% of rent
late-fee cap
No fixed period
notice before an increase
Rent increase notice
Minnesota law sets no fixed number of days’ notice for a rent increase on a month-to-month tenancy.
From an official summary
24 hours
notice before entry
Landlord entry
Minnesota landlords must give at least 24 hours’ notice before entering your home, except in an emergency.
$20,000
small claims limit
Not legal advice. Statutes change; check the linked section. The law behind each rule: Minnesota Statutes Chapter 504B (Landlord and Tenant).
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