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Rent Late Fee Laws in Minnesota

In Minnesota, a late fee is allowed only if agreed in writing and may not exceed 8% of the overdue rent payment; the statute sets no grace period.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Minnesota at a glance

Late fee cap
8% of the overdue rent
Must be agreed in writing, stating when the fee applies. Federal subsidy rules can override.
Cap (% of rent)
8%
Grace period
None required by statute

Sources

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The rules in Minnesota

How much can a landlord charge as a late fee in Minnesota?

Late fee cap in Minnesota: 8% of the overdue rent. Must be agreed in writing, stating when the fee applies. Federal subsidy rules can override.

What percentage of the rent is the late fee cap in Minnesota?

Cap (% of rent) in Minnesota: 8%.

How many days does a tenant have before a late fee can be charged in Minnesota?

Grace period in Minnesota: None required by statute.

Where do the Minnesota rent late fee laws come from?

The rules above come from Minn. Stat. 504B.177. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

Good to know

Minn. Stat. 504B.177 was last amended in 2024 (2024 c 118 s 13). For tenancies with a government housing assistance payments contract, the fee is calculated only on the tenant's share of the rent.

What this means in practice

In many states, a landlord can charge a late fee only if the lease provides for it. Putting the amount, the due date, and any grace period in the lease in plain numbers helps both sides avoid disputes.

When a state counts a grace period, the details matter: whether weekends and holidays count, and whether the clock starts on the due date or the day after. Read the statute text linked on each state page rather than relying on a rounded summary.

Late fees are separate from unpaid rent. Keeping rent receipts and a record of the date each payment arrived makes it easier to check whether a fee was charged correctly and to resolve disagreements before they reach court.

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