State Rental Laws: Minnesota
Free PreviewEach State has its own version of laws relating to residential rentals. The diagram below shows Federal laws are the foundation and take precedence. This lesson covers the State legislation.
This lesson summarizes some key landlord-tenant laws applicable to residential rental units. Landlord-tenant laws are always changing, and may even vary from county to county. You have a responsibility to perform your own research and cautiously apply the laws to your unique situation. If you have a legal question or concern, you should contact a licensed attorney referral service that is operated by the state bar association. This lesson is not intended to be exhaustive or a substitute for qualified legal advice.
Landlord and Tenant legislation – Minnesota
TENANT RIGHTS, LAWS AND PROTECTIONS: MINNESOTA
Know your responsibilities as a tenant. Read your lease agreement carefully!
- Minnesota Attorney General – The office’s website contains a section on consumer protection information homepage. The section entitled Housing contains information on landlord/tenant law, predatory lending, private mortgage insurance and buying and selling a home.
- Landlord and Tenants Rights and Responsibilities – a booklet from the Minnesota Attorney General
- Homeline is an organization that fights for tenants.
- Legal Aid Services of Northeastern Minnesota
CHAPTER 504B. LANDLORD AND TENANT
| Section | Headnote |
|---|---|
| 504B.0001 | MS 2006 [Renumbered 15.001] |
| DEFINITIONS | |
| 504B.001 | DEFINITIONS. |
| LEASING AND RENT | |
| 504B.101 | DISTRESS FOR RENT. |
| 504B.111 | WRITTEN LEASE REQUIRED; PENALTY. |
| 504B.115 | TENANT TO BE GIVEN COPY OF LEASE. |
| 504B.118 | RECEIPT FOR RENT PAID IN CASH. |
| 504B.121 | TENANT MAY NOT DENY TITLE; EXCEPTION. |
| 504B.125 | PERSON IN POSSESSION LIABLE FOR RENT; EVIDENCE. |
| 504B.131 | RENT LIABILITY; UNINHABITABLE BUILDINGS. |
| 504B.135 | TERMINATING TENANCY AT WILL. |
| 504B.141 | URBAN REAL ESTATE; HOLDING OVER. |
| 504B.145 | RESTRICTION ON AUTOMATIC RENEWALS OF LEASES. |
| 504B.146 | LEASE DURATION NOTICE. |
| 504B.147 | TIME PERIOD FOR NOTICE TO QUIT OR RENT INCREASE. |
| 504B.151 | RESTRICTION ON RESIDENTIAL LEASE TERMS FOR BUILDINGS IN FINANCIAL DISTRESS; REQUIRED NOTICE OF PENDING FORECLOSURE. |
| OBLIGATIONS AND COVENANTS | |
| 504B.155 | TENANT MUST GIVE COLD WEATHER NOTICE BEFORE VACATION OF BUILDING. |
| 504B.161 | COVENANTS OF LANDLORD OR LICENSOR. |
| 504B.165 | UNLAWFUL DESTRUCTION; DAMAGES. |
| 504B.171 | COVENANT OF LANDLORD AND TENANT NOT TO ALLOW UNLAWFUL ACTIVITIES. |
| 504B.172 | RECOVERY OF ATTORNEY FEES. |
| 504B.173 | APPLICANT SCREENING FEE. |
| 504B.175 | PRELEASE DEPOSIT. |
| 504B.177 | LATE FEES. |
| 504B.178 | INTEREST ON SECURITY DEPOSITS; WITHHOLDING SECURITY DEPOSITS; DAMAGES; LIMIT ON WITHHOLDING LAST MONTH’S RENT. |
| 504B.181 | LANDLORD OR AGENT DISCLOSURE. |
| INSPECTION REPORTS AND CODE VIOLATIONS | |
| 504B.185 | INSPECTION; NOTICE. |
| 504B.195 | DISCLOSURE REQUIRED FOR OUTSTANDING INSPECTION AND CONDEMNATION ORDERS. |
| 504B.204 | ACTION FOR RENTAL OF CONDEMNED RESIDENTIAL PREMISES. |
| TENANT’S RIGHTS | |
| 504B.205 | RESIDENTIAL TENANT’S RIGHT TO SEEK POLICE AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE. |
| 504B.206 | RIGHT OF VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE TO TERMINATE LEASE. |
| 504B.211 | RESIDENTIAL TENANT’S RIGHT TO PRIVACY. |
| UTILITIES; INTENTIONAL OUSTER | |
| 504B.215 | BILLING; LOSS OF SERVICES. |
| 504B.221 | UNLAWFUL TERMINATION OF UTILITIES. |
| 504B.225 | INTENTIONAL OUSTER AND INTERRUPTION OF UTILITIES; MISDEMEANOR. |
| 504B.231 | DAMAGES FOR OUSTER. |
| RESIDENTIAL TENANT REPORTS | |
| 504B.235 | DEFINITIONS. |
| 504B.241 | RESIDENTIAL TENANT REPORTS; DISCLOSURE AND CORRECTIONS. |
| 504B.245 | TENANT REPORT; REMEDIES. |
| MISCELLANEOUS RIGHTS | |
| 504B.251 | RECORDING OF NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF LEASES. |
| 504B.255 | TERMINATION NOTICE REQUIREMENT FOR FEDERALLY SUBSIDIZED HOUSING. |
| 504B.261 | PETS IN SUBSIDIZED DISABILITY ACCESSIBLE RENTAL HOUSING UNITS. |
| 504B.265 | TERMINATION OF LEASE UPON DEATH OF TENANT. |
| 504B.271 | TENANT’S PERSONAL PROPERTY REMAINING IN PREMISES. |
| 504B.275 | ATTORNEY GENERAL’S STATEMENT; DISTRIBUTION. |
| EVICTION ACTIONS | |
| 504B.281 | FORCIBLE ENTRY AND UNLAWFUL DETAINER PROHIBITED. |
| 504B.285 | EVICTION ACTIONS; GROUNDS; RETALIATION DEFENSE; COMBINED ALLEGATIONS. |
| 504B.291 | EVICTION ACTION FOR NONPAYMENT; REDEMPTION; OTHER RIGHTS. |
| 504B.301 | EVICTION ACTION FOR UNLAWFUL DETENTION. |
| 504B.305 | NOTICE OF SEIZURE PROVISION. |
| 504B.311 | NO EVICTION ACTION IF TENANT HOLDS OVER FOR THREE YEARS. |
| 504B.315 | RESTRICTIONS ON EVICTION DUE TO FAMILIAL STATUS. |
| 504B.321 | COMPLAINT AND SUMMONS. |
| 504B.325 | EXPEDITED RELIEF. |
| 504B.331 | SUMMONS; HOW SERVED. |
| 504B.335 | ANSWER; TRIAL. |
| 504B.341 | CONTINUANCE OF TRIAL. |
| 504B.345 | JUDGMENT; EXECUTION. |
| 504B.351 | FAILURE OF JURY TO REACH A VERDICT. |
| 504B.355 | FORM OF VERDICT. |
| 504B.361 | FORMS OF SUMMONS AND WRIT. |
| 504B.365 | EXECUTION OF THE WRIT OF RECOVERY OF PREMISES AND ORDER TO VACATE. |
| 504B.371 | APPEALS. |
| RESIDENTIAL TENANT ACTIONS | |
| 504B.375 | UNLAWFUL EXCLUSION OR REMOVAL; ACTION FOR RECOVERY OF POSSESSION. |
| 504B.381 | EMERGENCY TENANT REMEDIES ACTION. |
| 504B.385 | RENT ESCROW ACTION TO REMEDY VIOLATIONS. |
| 504B.391 | VIOLATIONS OF BUILDING REPAIR ORDERS. |
| TENANT REMEDIES ACTION | |
| 504B.395 | PROCEDURE. |
| 504B.401 | SUMMONS. |
| 504B.411 | ANSWER. |
| 504B.415 | DEFENSES. |
| 504B.421 | HEARING. |
| 504B.425 | JUDGMENT. |
| 504B.431 | SERVICE OF JUDGMENT. |
| 504B.435 | LANDLORD’S RIGHT TO COLLECT RENT SUSPENDED. |
| 504B.441 | RESIDENTIAL TENANT MAY NOT BE PENALIZED FOR COMPLAINT. |
| 504B.445 | ADMINISTRATOR. |
| 504B.451 | RECEIVERSHIP REVOLVING LOAN FUND. |
| 504B.455 | REMOVAL OF ADMINISTRATOR. |
| 504B.461 | TERMINATION OF ADMINISTRATION. |
| 504B.465 | WAIVER NOT ALLOWED. |
| 504B.471 | PURPOSE TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL REMEDIES. |