Minn. Stat. Chapter 504B
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Minnesota requires deposits to be returned within 21 days (Minn. Stat. § 504B.178), caps late fees at 8% of overdue rent (§ 504B.177), and implies non-waivable covenants of habitability (§ 504B.161). A 14-day pre-eviction notice is required for nonpayment.
Template information updated September 2026.
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What is in this Minnesota template
The template is organized around the state statutes summarized below and identifies state-specific disclosures such as Outstanding inspection/condemnation orders (§ 504B.195) and Carbon monoxide alarm. Some notices use prescribed statutory wording and should not be removed without checking the cited law.
Minn. Stat. § 504B.178
Deposit return
21 days; punitive damages for bad-faith retention.
Minn. Stat. § 504B.177
Late fee cap
Capped at 8% of overdue rent.
Minn. Stat. § 504B.161
Covenants of habitability
Non-waivable fitness, repair, and code compliance.
Minn. Stat. § 504B.321
Pre-eviction notice
14-day notice before filing for nonpayment.
Required disclosures in Minnesota
- ·Outstanding inspection/condemnation orders (§ 504B.195)
- ·Carbon monoxide alarm
- ·Federal lead-paint (pre-1978)
Quick reference for Minnesota landlords
| Security deposit cap | No statutory cap |
|---|---|
| Deposit return deadline | 21 days from move-out |
| Notice before entry | Reasonable notice + good cause (§ 504B.211) |
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