Security deposit rules in Minnesota
Minnesota law sets no limit on the amount of a security deposit. In Minnesota, the deposit with interest, or a written statement of why any is kept, is due within 3 weeks after the tenancy ends.
Checked against Minnesota law on Oct 28, 2026.
What Minnesota law says
What is the most a landlord can charge for a security deposit in Minnesota?
Minnesota law sets no limit on the amount of a security deposit.
We read the state's landlord-tenant law on Oct 28, 2026 and found no statute on this.
How long does a landlord in Minnesota have to return a security deposit?
In Minnesota, the deposit with interest, or a written statement of why any is kept, is due within 3 weeks after the tenancy ends.
Source: Minn. Stat. § 504B.178, subd. 3, read Oct 28, 2026.
Check your city's rules too: a city or county can set stricter limits. This is general information, not legal advice.