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How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit in Minneapolis?
Short answer
At a glance: 21 days; 5 days (condemned building)(includes broader Minnesota rules that also apply here; details below)
Deposit limits (one month's rent; half a month if other upfront costs are charged) and a 21-day refund with copies of the state and city deposit laws
Deadline: Within 21 days after move-out
Charge no more than one month's rent as a deposit, or 50% of one month's rent (payable over three months) if you also collect other upfront costs such as last month's rent. Within 21 days of move-out, return the deposit with interest or mail a letter explaining what is kept, and include copies of Minn. Stat. 504B.178 and Minneapolis Code 244.2040.
"When a property owner returns your security deposit, they must include a copy of these two regulations:" minneapolismn.gov
"Minnesota Statutes 504B.178 ... Minneapolis Code of Ordinances 244.2040" minneapolismn.gov
"Within 21 days of moving out, your rental property owners must:" minneapolismn.gov
Deposit limits (one month's rent; half a month if other upfront costs are charged) and a 21-day refund with copies of the state and city deposit laws Verified
Deadline: Within 21 days after move-out
Charge no more than one month's rent as a deposit, or 50% of one month's rent (payable over three months) if you also collect other upfront costs such as last month's rent. Within 21 days of move-out, return the deposit with interest or mail a letter explaining what is kept, and include copies of Minn. Stat. 504B.178 and Minneapolis Code 244.2040.
Who it covers: Referral by a government agency or nonprofit: up to one and a half months' rent. Security deposit with other upfront costs must be payable over three months.
"When a property owner returns your security deposit, they must include a copy of these two regulations:" minneapolismn.gov
"Minnesota Statutes 504B.178 ... Minneapolis Code of Ordinances 244.2040" minneapolismn.gov
"Within 21 days of moving out, your rental property owners must:" minneapolismn.gov
"If you are asked only to pay a security deposit, the most you can be charged is: ... One month's rent" minneapolismn.gov
"Can only be 50 percent of one month's rent ... Must be payable over three months" minneapolismn.gov
Notes: Minneapolis rental security deposits page (updated July 13, 2026). Adds to Minnesota § 504B.178 (21 days = three weeks).
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