Landlord kept your deposit? Entered without notice? Threatening eviction? Describe what happened in your own words and get a plain-English breakdown, severity rating, step-by-step next steps, and ready-to-send letters — specific to Minnesota law.
Get My Minnesota Action Plan — Free to StartMinn. Stat. §504B.178 requires the deposit back within 21 days, but only 5 days if the tenant vacated because of a qualifying condemnation. Landlords must give at least 24 hours' notice with a stated entry window, normally between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. (§504B.211). There is no statutory grace period; late fees require a written agreement and cannot exceed 8% of the overdue rent (§504B.177). Lockouts and intentional utility shutoffs are banned (§§504B.225, 504B.375), and eviction requires a court order.
21 days after move-out, with an itemized statement for any deductions.
Landlords must generally give 24-hour notice before entering, except in emergencies.
No. Eviction requires a court process — lockouts, belongings removal, and utility shutoffs without a court order are illegal.
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