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Minnesota Residential Lease Agreement

A residential lease agreement in Minnesota sets the rent, the term, and each party's responsibilities in writing. Minnesota sets no statutory cap on security deposits and requires the deposit back within 21 days after move-out (Minn. Stat. 504B.178).

This template walks you through every clause a Minnesota lease should cover: parties, property, rent and due date, security deposit, maintenance, and house rules. Download the finished lease in Word and PDF.

Minnesota security deposit rules

Minnesota security deposit rules at a glance
Security deposit capNo statutory cap: check your state statute and local rules.
Deposit return deadline21 days
StatuteMinn. Stat. 504B.178

Verify before you rely on it

Landlord-tenant statutes change, and cities or counties can add stricter local rules. Confirm the current Minnesota requirement in the statute cited above (or with your local court's self-help resources) before signing your lease.

How this template works in Minnesota

Answer guided questions about the parties, the property, the rent, and the deposit, and the lease writes itself in front of you. Select Minnesota as the property's state and the agreement is captioned accordingly.

The form, the live preview, and the full guide live on the main Residential Lease Agreement page.

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