Minnesota law

Premises Liability Laws in Minnesota.

Minnesota premises-liability claims are shaped by general negligence law, comparative fault, and special rules for recreational land or other immunity settings. These cases often involve falls, unsafe property conditions, negligent security, and disputes about whether a property owner acted reasonably after learning of a hazard.

Last verified: 2026-04-17

State law

Statute of Limitations

6 yearsMinn. Stat. § 541.05, subd. 1(5)

Minnesota premises-liability and many other negligence-based personal-injury claims generally must be brought within 6 years.

State law

Fault & Liability Rules

Modified Comparative Fault (51% Bar)Minn. Stat. § 604.01

Minnesota applies modified comparative fault. A plaintiff’s recovery is reduced by their share of fault, and recovery is barred if their fault is greater than the defendant’s fault.

State law

Key Minnesota Statutes

Comparative FaultMinn. Stat. § 604.01

Comparative-fault arguments are a central part of Minnesota premises-liability litigation because defendants frequently claim the injured person failed to use reasonable care.

Recreational Land ImmunityMinn. Stat. § 604A.20 et seq.

Minnesota limits liability in certain recreational-use settings, so injury cases on parks, trails, and other outdoor property can involve immunity questions not present in ordinary slip-and-fall claims.

State law

Official Sources

Minnesota Revisor of Statutes

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Premises Liability Laws in Minnesota.

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