Security Deposit Rules
Security deposit limits, return deadlines, and landlord entry notice rules are set by state and sometimes local law, and they change. Confirm the current rule in the statute itself or with a local tenant resource before relying on it. Our Minnesota security deposit interest page covers whether interest is owed.
Notice Requirements
Landlord entry, month-to-month termination, and rent increase notice periods are set by state and sometimes local law, and they change. Check the lease for its notice terms, and confirm the current legal minimums in the statute or with a local tenant resource before relying on them.
Rent Control
Rent control rules depend on state and local law, and they change. Check the current rules with your state or local housing agency, or a local tenant resource, before relying on them.
Habitability & Repair Requirements
Minnesota landlords are required to maintain rental units in habitable condition.
Market Conditions & Lease-Risk Notes for Minnesota
Minneapolis-St. Paul is the dominant market. Downtown Minneapolis commercial markets have seen significant office vacancy post-pandemic, but Northeast Minneapolis and the North Loop have recovered. Residential markets in Uptown, Edina, and St. Louis Park are competitive. Duluth is a smaller, more tenant-favorable market.
Minneapolis has strong local ordinances supplementing state law.
Commercial leases in downtown Minneapolis where landlords are offering aggressive concessions that come with strings attached.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the security deposit limit in Minnesota?
- Security deposit limits, return deadlines, and landlord entry notice rules are set by state and sometimes local law, and they change. Confirm the current rule in the statute itself or with a local tenant resource before relying on it.
- Does Minnesota have rent control?
- Rent control rules depend on state and local law, and they change. Check the current rules with your state or local housing agency, or a local tenant resource, before relying on them.
- How much notice must a Minnesota landlord give before entering?
- Minnesota requires at least 24 hours advance notice before entry, and entry is allowed only between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. (Minn. Stat. 504B.211, amended 2024), except in emergencies. (Verified November 7, 2026.)
- How long does a Minnesota landlord have to return a security deposit?
- Security deposit limits, return deadlines, and landlord entry notice rules are set by state and sometimes local law, and they change. Confirm the current rule in the statute itself or with a local tenant resource before relying on it.
- What is the notice requirement to end an annual lease in Minnesota?
- In Minnesota, the notice required to end a tenancy can depend on the tenancy type, so check the lease and confirm the current rule.
Cities in Minnesota
Find city-specific lease guides for major markets in Minnesota: