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Last reviewed September 2026

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Minnesota Rent Increase Notice

A Minnesota landlord has to give tenants written notice before rent goes up. How much notice — and whether there’s a cap — is set by statute. Here’s what Minnesota’s says.

Minnesota rules at a glance

Minnesota rules for a Rent Increase Notice
Notice before an increaseNo statute sets a specific rent-increase notice; for a month-to-month tenancy, an increase needs at least the notice required to end the tenancy — one full rental period (maximum three months).Minn. Stat. §504B.135
Rent capCities can control rents only through an ordinance approved by voters. St. Paul’s voter-approved rent stabilization ordinance limits most annual increases, with exemptions.Minn. Stat. §471.9996

Rent, late fees & fees

  • Late fees — A late fee is allowed only if the landlord and tenant agreed to it in writing, and it can’t exceed 8% of the overdue rent. For subsidized tenancies it’s calculated only on the tenant’s share (§504B.177).
  • Total Monthly Payment — Every non-optional fee must be disclosed in the lease, and rent plus all non-optional fees must appear as the “Total Monthly Payment” on the first page, along with whether utilities are included. Violations carry treble damages (§504B.120).
  • Payment methods — Cash rent requires a written receipt. Since August 1, 2026, a landlord that uses an online payment platform must offer a free alternative when the platform isn’t working, and can’t charge late fees or evict when both methods fail (§504B.118).
  • Early renewal — For leases over ten months, a landlord can’t require the tenant to decide on renewal earlier than six months before the lease ends (§504B.144).
  • Rent control — Cities can control rents only through an ordinance approved by voters in a general election (§471.9996). St. Paul’s voter-approved rent stabilization ordinance limits most annual increases, with exemptions; check local rules before raising rent there.

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