Minnesota Repair & Habitability Laws
Minnesota landlords must keep rental units in reasonable repair and compliant with health and safety codes.
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
Some citations below have not been confirmed against their official source. Confirm current requirements with local legal aid or an attorney.
Applicable Statutes
Covenants of landlord: landlord must keep the premises in reasonable repair and maintain compliance with applicable health and safety codes throughout the tenancy.
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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.
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