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Minnesota Move-In / Move-Out Inspection Checklist

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A room-by-room condition record signed by landlord and tenant at move-in, then reused at move-out — the single best protection against a disputed security deposit deduction.

Core state figures — deposit caps, notice periods, entry rules — independently verified by a licensed U.S. attorney.

Start my move-in / move-out inspection checklist — $19

What Minnesota law requires

Security deposit cap: Minnesota does not limit how much a landlord can charge for a security deposit. Minneapolis has its own local deposit cap that may apply to properties in that city — see openQuestions.
Minn. Stat. § 504B.178 · source
Deposit return deadline: 21 days (up to 21 if withholding)
Minn. Stat. § 504B.178, Subd. 2-4, 7 · source
Month-to-month termination notice: 30 days
Minn. Stat. § 504B.135(a) · source
Pay-or-quit notice (late rent): 14 days
Minn. Stat. § 504B.135(b); § 504B.321, Subd. 1a · source
Landlord entry notice: 1 day
Minn. Stat. § 504B.211 · source
Late fee guidance: 8% of monthly rent
Minn. Stat. § 504B.177 · source

Frequently asked questions

Is a move-in checklist legally required?

Some states require a written condition statement before a deposit is collected; in every state it's strong evidence if a deposit deduction is ever disputed.

Do I need to fill this out again at move-out?

Yes — compare the same rooms against the same checklist so any new damage is clear. Bundle purchasers can re-edit this document within their 12-month window.

Need more than one document?

The Complete Landlord Pack includes this document plus 5 more for Minnesota, with unlimited edits for 12 months.

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