Minn. Stat. Sec. 504B.177 caps late fees on residential rent at 8% of the overdue rent payment and allows a late fee only if landlord and tenant agreed to it in writing. The statute says a late fee may never exceed eight percent of the overdue rent, and the agreement must specify when the fee applies.
Under Minn. Stat. Sec. 504B.177(a), 'a landlord of a residential building may not charge a late fee if the rent is paid after the due date, unless the tenant and landlord have agreed in writing that a late fee may be imposed,' and the agreement must state when the fee will be charged. The statute sets a hard cap: 'In no case may the late fee exceed eight percent of the overdue rent payment.' The 'due date' for this calculation excludes any earlier discounted-payment date in the lease, and a late fee is not treated as interest or liquidated damages. Federal housing-assistance program rules may govern instead where they apply.
A late fee charged without a written agreement, or one exceeding 8% of the overdue rent, is unlawful under Sec. 504B.177; the tenant is not obligated to pay the unlawful portion and may raise it as a defense or seek recovery.
Other ordinances people look up for this city. Green dot = verified primary-source excerpt.
St. Michael, MN
St. Michael does not impose an explicit frequency cap on residential garage sales. Sales that become continuous or recurring at a level that resembles a reta...
St. Michael, MN
Saint Michael does not require a permit for residential garage or yard sales. Sales are treated as a household activity, not a commercial transient merchant ...
St. Michael, MN
Minnesota law (Minn. Stat. § 500.30) and the related Solar Access statute restrict HOA covenants from prohibiting solar energy systems on member properties. ...
St. Michael, MN
St. Michael adopted Ordinance 1507 establishing standards for solar energy systems. Rooftop and accessory solar arrays are permitted in residential districts...
St. Michael, MN
Excessive outdoor lighting that shines onto neighboring property is regulated under Sec. 91.18's general nuisance language and Chapter 155's performance stan...
St. Michael, MN
St. Michael does not maintain a separate drone ordinance. Recreational drone operators must follow FAA Part 107 and the Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST) ...
See how St. Michael's late fees & grace periods rules stack up against other locations.
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.