Minnesota rent increase notice
Minnesota: 30 days written notice — Minn. Stat. § 504B.135(a). notice equal to the rent-payment interval (one month for monthly tenants, max 3 months) unless the lease says otherwise; St. Paul caps increases at 3% per year (St. Paul Ord. § 193A.04). Generate the letter below.
Minnesota rent increase rules
| Notice required | 30 days |
|---|---|
| Statute | Minn. Stat. § 504B.135(a) |
| Caps / special rules | notice equal to the rent-payment interval (one month for monthly tenants, max 3 months) unless the lease says otherwise; St. Paul caps increases at 3% per year (St. Paul Ord. § 193A.04) |
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Every Minnesota rule we encode, with its citation
30 days puts Minnesota at the shortest notice period in the country (the national range runs 30–90 days). 13 jurisdictions require more notice and 0 require less. Same period as Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Idaho, Indiana and 13 others.
| Document | Requirement | Statute |
|---|---|---|
| Eviction (nonpayment) | 14 days | Minn. Stat. § 504B.321, subd. 1a |
| Rent increase | 30 days | Minn. Stat. § 504B.135(a) |
| Month-to-month termination | 30 days | Minn. Stat. § 504B.135(a) |
| Power of attorney | Notary required | Minn. Stat. § 523.01; form § 523.23 |
| Will | 2 witnesses · self-proving affidavit available | Minn. Stat. §§ 524.2-502, 524.2-504 |
Each value is compiled from the cited statute and printed on the document you generate, so you or your attorney can verify it against the source.
Related forms and nearby states
Other Minnesota documents
- Eviction notice (pay or quit) for Minnesota — 14 days notice
- Power of attorney (durable) for Minnesota — notary required
Bordering states
Rules change at the state line — if you own property in more than one, check each.
- Iowa — 30 days notice
- North Dakota — 30 days notice
- South Dakota — 30 days notice
- Wisconsin — no fixed statutory period (see note) notice
Frequently asked questions
How much notice for a rent increase in Minnesota?
30 days, per Minn. Stat. § 504B.135(a). notice equal to the rent-payment interval (one month for monthly tenants, max 3 months) unless the lease says otherwise; St. Paul caps increases at 3% per year (St. Paul Ord. § 193A.04).
Is there a limit on how much rent can go up in Minnesota?
notice equal to the rent-payment interval (one month for monthly tenants, max 3 months) unless the lease says otherwise; St. Paul caps increases at 3% per year (St. Paul Ord. § 193A.04)
Can rent be raised during a fixed-term lease?
No — only at renewal or on a month-to-month tenancy, unless the lease itself provides for increases.