Minnesota Landlord-Tenant Law: The Verified Rules (2026)
Every value below cites its statute and shows the date we last checked it. Where we haven't verified a rule yet, we say so — we never guess at the law.
Security deposits
Return deadline
Spot-check advised21 days
Source: Minn. Stat. § 504B.178 · Last verified June 1, 2026 · Deposit return tool for Minnesota →
Itemized statement required
Spot-check advisedYes
Source: Minn. Stat. § 504B.178 · Last verified June 1, 2026 · Deposit return tool for Minnesota →
Interest on the deposit
VerifiedYes
Source: Minn. Stat. § 504B.178 · Last verified June 10, 2026 · Deposit interest tool for Minnesota →
Interest rule
VerifiedLandlords must pay simple, non-compounded interest at 1% per year (since Aug 1, 2003) on the full deposit.
Source: Minn. Stat. § 504B.178 · Last verified June 10, 2026 · Deposit interest tool for Minnesota →
Rent, fees, and notice
Late fee limit
VerifiedUp to 8% of rent
Source: Minn. Stat. § 504B.177 · Last verified June 1, 2026 · Late fee tool for Minnesota →
Late fee grace period
Verified0 days
Source: Minn. Stat. § 504B.177 · Last verified June 1, 2026 · Late fee tool for Minnesota →
Rent increase notice
Spot-check advised30 days
Source: Minn. Stat. § 504B.135 · Last verified June 1, 2026 · Rent increase notice tool for Minnesota →
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