Minnesota · Landlord & Tenant
The Minnesota Landlord-Tenant Guide
Understanding Minnesota lease requirements, security deposit rules, the eviction action process, and your rights to rental repairs and privacy.
2026-2027 Edition · Cited to Minnesota law · Plain language
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Understand Minnesota rental law, from lease to eviction
Habitability covenants, the 14-day notice to pay, deposit rules, pay and stay, and eviction expungement under Chapter 504B, explained.
ABOUT THIS BOOK
Minnesota rental law sets specific duties for both landlords and tenants, and specific steps when those duties are not met.
The Minnesota Landlord-Tenant Guide explains the core rules in Chapter 504B of the Minnesota Statutes. It covers the covenants of habitability that every residential landlord makes, which a tenant cannot waive in a lease, and why self-help evictions such as lockouts and utility shutoffs are not allowed.
The guide walks through the eviction process in District Court, including the Housing Court divisions in Hennepin and Ramsey counties, from the required notice to the writ of recovery. It also explains:
• The 14-day written notice to pay before filing for unpaid rent
• The 8% cap on late fees
• Security deposit interest and the three-week return deadline
• Rent escrow and emergency tenant remedies for repairs
• The right to redeem, known as pay and stay
• Expungement of eviction records
Separate sections speak to tenants and to landlords, with real-world questions and answers and checklists for each. Legal information, not legal advice.
WHAT’S INSIDE
- The Foundation: From Property Law to Modern Protections
- The Core Statutory Framework: Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 504B
- Who and What the Law Covers: Applicability of Chapter 504B
- Key Definitions and Financial Thresholds
- Exceptions and Defenses
- Rights of Landlord
- Step-by-step procedures from each side, with deadlines at a glance
- 22 real-world questions and answers
- Statute index, key court decisions and official forms
- Toolkit: checklists, comparison tables, glossary and common mistakes to avoid
WHY READERS TRUST THIS GUIDE
Plain language. Cited to the statute. Dated so you know it is current.
Every rule is cited to Minnesota law so you can verify it.
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Every rule names the section of Minnesota law it comes from, so you can read the source yourself.
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Written to be read start to finish by someone with no legal training, with worked examples.
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QUESTIONS BEFORE YOU BUY
Minnesota landlord-tenant law: what to know before you order.
Straight answers about what the guide is, what it covers and how it reaches you.
How long does a Minnesota landlord have to return a security deposit?
Three weeks after the tenancy ends and the landlord receives a forwarding address, with simple interest at one percent per year. The guide explains allowed deductions and the written statement required.
What notice is required before an eviction for unpaid rent in Minnesota?
A 14-day written notice to pay that states the total amount due. If a landlord files without it, the court must dismiss the case and expunge the file. The guide explains what the notice must include.
Is this legal advice?
No. It is legal information in plain language, cited to the law, so you understand your options and know what to ask. Reading it creates no attorney-client relationship.
Is it written for Minnesota?
Yes. This guide is written for Minnesota law and cites the Minnesota statutes and rules it relies on. If your case is in another state, choose that state's edition.
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