A Minnesota month-to-month rental agreement is perfect for those who prefer flexibility over long-term commitment. Unlike fixed-term leases, it renews automatically each month and can be ended by either party with proper notice. Whether you’re adjusting to life changes or managing a short-term rental, this agreement offers a simple, adaptable solution for both landlords and tenants.
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Required Landlord Disclosures (7)
- Lead-based paint: Federal law requires landlords renting units built before 1978 to disclose any known lead-based paint or lead-based paint hazards on the property.
- Landlord identification: Minnesota landlords must disclose to the tenant, in writing, the name and address of the person managing the property before the lease term begins (MN Stat. § 504B.181).
- Unlawful activities: All Minnesota leases must include state-approved language explaining the legal obligations of landlords and tenants to prevent unlawful activity on the property (MN Stat. § 504B.171).
- Financial distress: If a Minnesota landlord receives notice of foreclosure or deed cancellation on the rental unit, they must disclose so to tenants in writing before entering into a lease agreement (MN Stat. § 504B.151).
- Shared utilities: If multiple units share a utility meter, the landlord may charge tenants separately for utilities and must clearly outline the allocation to all tenants (MN Stat. § 504B.215(2)).
- Outstanding inspections: If a tenant’s unit or common areas have outstanding inspections, code violations, or citations, landlords must inform tenants at the time of lease signing (MN Stat. § 504B.195).
- Landlord-Tenant Rights Handbook: Landlords must notify renters that the Landlord and Tenants Rights and Responsibilities handbook is available online at the Minnesota State Legislature website (Minn. Stat. § 504B.181 2(b)).
Required Notice to Terminate Month-to-Month Agreement
Because Minnesota month-to-month rental agreements don’t have set end dates, landlords and tenants must follow state-specific guidelines when providing notice to terminate a contract.
Those guidelines generally stipulate that either party has a specific period of time to provide notice that they intend to terminate the rental agreement.
The notice must be at least the same length as the time between rent payments (usually a month) but no longer than three months (MN Stat. § 504B.135). In other words, landlords or tenants can terminate the agreement with about a month’s notice.
Rent Increase Laws
While Minnesota does not have statewide rent control laws, some cities and local jurisdictions have implemented their own guidelines. For example, Saint Paul has a rent stabilization ordinance limiting rent increases to 3% annually, with some exceptions.
As such, landlords should always reference their city or county’s local ordinances before raising rent.
Minnesota landlords must give month-to-month tenants at least one rental period plus 1 day of advance notice before raising rent (Landlord-Tenant Rights Handbook).
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