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Landlord & Tenant Laws in Minnesota.

Minnesota landlord-tenant law includes strict rules on security deposits, written deduction statements, and the timeline for returning deposits after a tenancy ends. Minnesota also requires landlords to use court process for eviction rather than self-help lockouts.

Last verified: 2026-04-06

State law

Filing Requirements

Forwarding AddressMinn. Stat. § 504B.178

A tenant seeking prompt return of a security deposit should provide a forwarding address so the landlord can return the deposit or send a written deduction statement within the statutory period.

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Key Minnesota Statutes

Security Deposit Return and DeductionsMinn. Stat. § 504B.178

A landlord generally must return a tenant's security deposit within 21 days after the tenancy ends and receipt of a forwarding address, together with a written statement explaining any lawful deductions.

State law

Official Sources

Minnesota Revisor of Statutes

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