Minnesota Repair & Habitability Laws

Minnesota landlords must keep rental units in reasonable repair and compliant with health and safety codes.

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Key Rules

Repair And Deduct
Not explicitly codified in Minnesota statutes
Rent Withholding
Yes — rent escrow procedure available for housing code violations
Habitability Standard
Reasonable repair; health and safety code compliance
Rent Escrow Process
Tenant files rent escrow petition in district court; hearing held within 14 days

Applicable Statutes

Minn. Stat. § 504B.161

Covenants of landlord: landlord must keep the premises in reasonable repair and maintain compliance with applicable health and safety codes throughout the tenancy.

Minn. Stat. § 504B.385

Rent escrow proceeding: tenant may deposit rent into court escrow if the rental unit has a material violation of housing code conditions that threatens health or safety.

Legal Aid Resources

HOME Line (Minnesota)

612-728-5767

Statewide Minnesota (tenant hotline)

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