Minnesota Landlord Entry Notice Law
Minnesota landlords must give at least 24 hours' notice before entering a rented home.
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Minnesota landlord entry notice rules at a glance
| Notice before entry | 24 hours' noticeMinn. Stat. § 504B.211, subds. 2-6 |
|---|---|
| Conditions | Reasonable business purpose plus a good-faith effort to give at least 24 hours' advance notice specifying a time or window; entry only between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. unless otherwise agreed; no notice needed for emergencies (subd. 4); written disclosure if entering without notice while tenant is absent.Minn. Stat. § 504B.211, subds. 2-6 |
Notice before entry
- In effect since .
- Before : Reasonable notice under the circumstances of the intent to enter, with no fixed minimum hours or time-of-day window; penalty applied only to substantial violations.
What Minnesota law says
How much notice must a Minnesota landlord give before entering a rental?
Give at least 24 hours' notice stating the time or window of entry, enter only for a reasonable business purpose and only between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. unless the tenant agrees otherwise (Minn. Stat. § 504B.211, subd. 2) (Minn. Stat. § 504B.211, subds. 2-6).
How Minnesota compares
17 other verified jurisdictions use 24 hours; 9 require more.
Iowa and South Dakota follow the same rule as Minnesota; 2 of its 4 neighbors differ.
| Notice before entry | States |
|---|---|
| 24 hours | Minnesota, Iowa, South Dakota |
| No fixed number of hours | North Dakota |
| 12 hours | Wisconsin |
Local rules in Minnesota
St. Paul has voter-approved rent stabilization (3% annual cap, adopted by ballot in 2021 and amended by the City Council since, including exemptions for newer buildings). Minneapolis limits the amount of security deposits (Mpls. Code § 244.2040, per the AG handbook) and has other renter-protection ordinances. Local governments may require a pre-eviction nonpayment notice longer than the state 14 days (Minn. Stat. § 504B.321, subd. 1a(c)).
Other Minnesota rules
| Security deposit limit | No state capMinn. Stat. § 504B.178 (no amount limit) |
|---|---|
| Deposit return deadline | 21 days after the lease endsMinn. Stat. § 504B.178, subd. 3(a) |
| Late-fee cap | Up to 8% of the overdue rent payment; only if agreed in writing and the agreement states when the fee is imposed. For tenancies under a housing assistance payments contract, calculated only on the tenant's share of rent. Conflicting federal subsidy rules may override.Minn. Stat. § 504B.177 |
| Rent-increase notice | No state ruleMinn. Stat. § 504B.147, subd. 3 |
| Notice for unpaid rent | 14 days (14-day pre-eviction notice for nonpayment (Minn. Stat. § 504B.321, subd. 1a))Minn. Stat. § 504B.321, subds. 1(d), 1a |
| Month-to-month termination | 30 days (either side)Minn. Stat. § 504B.135, Minn. Stat. § 504B.147 |