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Minnesota Residential Lease Agreement

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A complete, state-specific residential lease agreement covering term, rent, deposits, house rules, and every disclosure your state requires — generated from your answers in minutes, not copied from a generic template. Covers both fixed-term and month-to-month tenancies.

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

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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 this lease legally valid in my state?

It's built from your state's statutes and includes the disclosures and clauses your state requires. It is a self-help document, not legal advice — for a specific legal question, consult a licensed attorney in your state.

Can I edit the lease after I buy it?

Yes. A solo purchase lets you regenerate the document any time before you download the final copy. The Complete Landlord Pack includes unlimited edits for 12 months.

What's the difference between fixed-term and month-to-month?

A fixed-term lease ends on a specific date with no further notice required. A month-to-month lease continues indefinitely until either party gives the notice your state requires.

Need more than one document?

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

See the Minnesota pack