Minnesota Rent Increase Law
No Minnesota statute sets a general rent-increase notice period; the AG advises at least one full rental period plus a day for month-to-month tenants, no increase during a fixed term unless the lease allows it, and the notice can never be shorter than the tenant's lease notice period (Minn. Stat. § 504B.147, subd. 3). Minnesota has no rent control and bars cities and counties from adopting it.
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Minnesota rent increase rules at a glance
| Notice of a rent increase | No state ruleMinn. Stat. § 504B.147, subd. 3 |
|---|---|
| Rent control | None; cities barred from adopting itMinn. Stat. § 471.9996 |
| Ending a month-to-month tenancy | 30 days (either side)Minn. Stat. § 504B.135, Minn. Stat. § 504B.147 |
Ending a month-to-month tenancy
- In effect since .
- Before : Same notice rule, but § 504B.135(b) also let a landlord end a tenancy at will on 14 days' written notice to quit for nonpayment of rent (repealed by 2023 Minn. Laws ch. 52, art. 19, sec. 97).
What Minnesota law says
How much notice is required for a rent increase in Minnesota?
No Minnesota statute sets a general rent-increase notice period; the AG advises at least one full rental period plus a day for month-to-month tenants, no increase during a fixed term unless the lease allows it, and the notice can never be shorter than the tenant's lease notice period (Minn. Stat. § 504B.147, subd. 3).
Does Minnesota have rent control?
Minnesota has no statewide rent control and bars local rent control unless voters approve it at a general election, which is how St. Paul adopted its rent stabilization ordinance (Minn. Stat. § 471.9996).
How much notice ends a month-to-month tenancy in Minnesota?
Either party may end a month-to-month tenancy with written notice received at least one full rental period before it ends — e.g., by May 31 to end June 30 (Minn. Stat. § 504B.135).
How Minnesota compares
23 of 51 verified jurisdictions set a statewide period.
Wisconsin follows the same rule as Minnesota; 3 of its 4 neighbors differ.
| Rent-increase notice | States |
|---|---|
| No statewide period | Minnesota, Wisconsin |
| 30 days (more in some cases) | Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota |
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 |
| Entry notice | 24 hours' noticeMinn. Stat. § 504B.211, subds. 2-6 |
| 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 |