Minnesota Landlord-Tenant Laws
Complete 2026 guide to Minnesota landlord laws — security deposits, eviction process, entry notice, and rent control status.
Landlord Score
3
out of 10
Tenant Leaning
Key Law Summary — Minnesota
🏦
Security Deposit Max
None
📋
Eviction Notice
14 days (pay or quit)
⚡
Avg Eviction Timeline
60 days
🚪
Entry Notice Required
24 hours
💰
Late Fee Cap
8% after 5-day grace
⚖
Eviction Filing Fee
$285
🏘️
Rent Control
None
❄️
Winter Eviction Ban
No
✅ Landlord Rights in Minnesota
→Can recover attorney fees
⚖ Tenant Rights in Minnesota
→Rent escrow
→Rent withholding
→Tenant remedies action
📋 Required Disclosures
✓ Lead paint
✓ Radon
✓ Energy efficiency
⚡ Eviction Timeline — Minnesota
1
Serve Notice
14-day notice to pay or quit
2
Wait Period
Allow 14 days for tenant to comply
3
File Complaint
File at court — fee: $285
4
Court Hearing
Attend hearing with documentation
5
Judgment & Writ
Total avg: 60 days start to finish
Local Court Resources
At a Glance
Landlord Score3/10
Eviction Avg60 days
Notice Period14 days
Entry Notice24hr