Minnesota Statewide Rule
Minnesota Landlord Entry Rules (Minn. Stat. Sec. 504B.211)
Key Facts
- Notice required
- Not less than 24 hours (Sec. 504B.211)
- Entry hours
- Generally 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
- Emergency entry
- Allowed without notice; written notice left after
- Penalty
- Up to $500 per violation plus attorney fees
Summary
Under Minn. Stat. Sec. 504B.211 a landlord must give reasonable notice of not less than 24 hours before entering a tenant's unit and may enter only for a reasonable business purpose. Entry is generally limited to 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. The tenant's right to prior notice cannot be waived, and emergency entry is allowed without notice.
504B.211 RESIDENTIAL TENANT'S RIGHT TO PRIVACY. § Subdivision 1. Definitions. For purposes of this section, "landlord" has the meaning defined in section 504B.001, subdivision 7 , and also includes the landlord's agent or other person acting under the landlord's direction and control. § Subd. 2. Entry by landlord. Except as provided in subdivision 4, a landlord may enter the premises rented by a residential tenant only for a reasonable business purpose and after making a good faith effort to give the residential tenant reasonable notice under the circumstances of not less than 24 hours in advance of the intent to enter. A residential tenant may permit a landlord to enter the rented premises with less than 24 hours notice if desired. The notice must specify a time or anticipated window of time of entry and the landlord may only enter between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. unless the landlord and tenant agree to an earlier or later time. A residential tenant may not waive and the landlord may not require the residential tenant to waive the residential tenant's right to prior notice of entry under this section as a condition of entering into or maintaining the lease. § Subd. 3. Reasonable purpose. For purposes of subdivision 2, a reasonable business purpose includes, but is not limited to:
Full Breakdown
Minn. Stat. Sec. 504B.211, subd. 2 grants tenants a right to privacy. A landlord 'may enter the premises rented by a residential tenant only for a reasonable business purpose and after making a good faith effort to give the residential tenant reasonable notice under the circumstances of not less than 24 hours in advance.' Listed business purposes include showings, repairs, inspections, and investigating lease violations. Entry is generally between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. unless the tenant agrees otherwise. A landlord may enter without notice when reasonably suspecting immediate entry is necessary to prevent injury, check a tenant's safety, or comply with local ordinances on unlawful activity, but must then leave written notice of the entry. The right to notice cannot be waived as a lease condition.
Violations & Penalties
A tenant may recover a rent reduction up to full rescission of the lease, return of the damage deposit less lawful deductions, a civil penalty of up to $500 per violation, and reasonable attorney fees (Sec. 504B.211, subd. 6).
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