Minnesota (MN) lease form
Quick answer
Minnesota does not mandate a written lease, but any lease must disclose all nonoptional fees on the first page alongside total monthly payment, and must provide landlord contact information in writing. Landlords cannot include clauses that waive tenant rights to rent escrow, emergency assistance, or cannabis possession.
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All nonoptional fees must be listed in the lease, and the sum of rent plus all nonoptional fees must be labeled as the Total Monthly Payment on the first page.
Landlord must provide in writing the name, address, and phone number of the property manager or owner before or at lease signing, and post it conspicuously on the premises.
If the landlord has received a notice of mortgage foreclosure or contract-for-deed cancellation, this must be disclosed in writing before accepting any rent or deposit from a prospective tenant.
If the lease includes a pet fee policy, it must also state that no additional fees, charges, or deposits may be imposed for service or support animals.
Federal law requires disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards and delivery of the EPA pamphlet before signing for all homes built before 1978.
General information, not legal advice. Governing statute: Minnesota Statutes Chapter 504B (Landlord and Tenant), particularly §§ 504B.120, 504B.181, 504B.211. Confirm current requirements or consult an attorney before finalizing a lease.
Minnesota lease FAQ
No. Minnesota does not require a written lease. However, written leases must comply with Chapter 504B and include all required fee disclosures and landlord contact information.
A landlord can prohibit smoking or vaping cannabis but cannot prohibit possession of cannabis in the rental unit.
All nonoptional fees and the Total Monthly Payment (rent plus nonoptional fees combined) must appear on page one. Violators face treble damages and attorney fees.
Yes. If the landlord has received a foreclosure notice or contract-for-deed cancellation notice, they must disclose this in writing before signing a lease or accepting rent.
