Minnesota Security Deposit Laws

Minnesota requires landlords to pay 1% annual simple interest on security deposits and return them within 21 days with itemized deductions.

Key Rules

Limit
No statutory cap
Return Deadline
21 days after tenancy ends and tenant provides forwarding address
Interest Required
Yes — 1% simple interest per year
Itemization Required
Yes — written itemized statement required
Penalty For Wrongful Withholding
Landlord liable for double the wrongfully withheld amount plus interest and attorney fees

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Applicable Statutes

Minn. Stat. § 504B.178

Security deposit return: no statutory cap on deposits. Landlord must return deposit within 21 days after tenancy ends and tenant provides forwarding address, with itemized deductions.

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Minn. Stat. § 504B.178(b)

Interest on security deposits: landlord must pay interest on deposits at a rate of one percent simple per year.

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Legal Aid Resources

Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid

612-334-5970

Minneapolis and central Minnesota

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