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Minnesota · MN

In Minnesota, a landlord must return a security deposit within 21 calendar days.

Return deadline
21 calendar days
Itemized statement
Required
Move-in condition list
Required of the landlord
Maximum deposit
No statutory cap
Interest on deposit
Required

If the landlord withholds in bad faith

Tenant recovers the amount wrongfully withheld plus interest, and an equal amount as a penalty (effectively up to 2x); bad-faith conduct can add punitive damages up to $500

No statewide cap on deposit amount (some cities impose local caps). Initial inspection is tenant-optional; landlord must notify tenant of this option within 14 days of occupancy. Interest is 1%/year simple, non-compounded.

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Minn. Stat. §§ 504B.178, 504B.182 · source · verified 2026-07-10

General information, not legal advice. Statutes change and local rules vary — check your lease and your local law, or consult a tenant attorney or legal aid.