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Rent Increase Notice Laws in Minnesota

We found no Minnesota statute aimed at rent increases, so a month-to-month rent change follows the written notice to end the tenancy, at least one rental period (up to three months).

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Minnesota at a glance

Notice for month-to-month increase
No specific statute; 1 rental period to end tenancy
No rent increase statute. Based on the written notice to end a tenancy at will: the rent interval or three months, whichever is less.
Longer notice rule
No longer notice rule
No statute sets a longer notice period for larger increases or longer tenancies.
Statewide rent increase cap
No statewide cap
Local rent control is barred unless the ordinance or charter amendment is approved in a general election.

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The rules in Minnesota

How much notice must a landlord give before raising rent on a month-to-month tenancy in Minnesota?

Notice for month-to-month increase in Minnesota: No specific statute; 1 rental period to end tenancy. No rent increase statute. Based on the written notice to end a tenancy at will: the rent interval or three months, whichever is less.

Does Minnesota require longer notice for large rent increases or long tenancies?

Longer notice rule in Minnesota: No longer notice rule. No statute sets a longer notice period for larger increases or longer tenancies.

Does Minnesota limit how much a landlord can raise the rent?

No statewide cap. Statewide rent increase cap in Minnesota: no statewide cap. Local rent control is barred unless the ordinance or charter amendment is approved in a general election.

Where do the Minnesota rent increase notice laws come from?

The rules above come from Minn. Stat. 504B.135 and Minn. Stat. 471.9996. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

What this means in practice

Put the rent increase in writing, state the new amount and the date it takes effect, and keep a copy along with proof of how and when it was delivered. Count the notice period from the date the tenant actually receives the notice, and check whether your state adds extra days for mailed notices.

Check local law as well as state law. Some cities and counties have rent stabilization ordinances, registration rules, or longer notice periods, and subsidized or rent-regulated units often follow separate federal or program rules.

A rent increase cannot be used to retaliate against a tenant for making a repair request or complaint, or to discriminate against a protected group. If the timing of an increase could look retaliatory, document the business reason for it.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.