New 2025 Minneapolis Rental Ordinances - What Landlords Need to Know
February 2025 Minneapolis Rental Ordinance Update
Starting March 1, 2025, landlords in Minneapolis must comply with two new landlord-tenant ordinances that are likely to have a substantial impact on Minneapolis landlords. First, Minneapolis has issued new rental disclosure requirements under Ordinance 2024-028, which amends the Minneapolis Housing Maintenance Code. This ordinance aims to further increase tenant protections by requiring landlords to provide key information before lease signing and within 90 days after a lease starts.
Additionally, Minneapolis now requires landlords to provide a 30-day pre-eviction notice before filing for eviction due to nonpayment of rent. This extends the 14-day notice requirement that is required statewide in Minnesota, and makes the Minneapolis eviction process more time consuming.
Failure to comply with these rules can result in lease terminations initiated by tenants, fines, and potential enforcement action by the City of Minneapolis.
Here’s what landlords need to know to stay compliant with the new regulations.
1. Pre-Lease Mandatory Disclosures
Before a lease is signed, landlords must provide tenants with specific information about the rental property. If landlords fail to provide this information, tenants may terminate the lease with proper notice (either the length of a rent period or up to three months, whichever is less). In effect, this means that tenants may unilaterally terminate their lease with a single month’s notice, if the landlord fails to comply with these requirements.
Required Information Before Lease Signing:
Landlord & Manager Contact Information
Name and physical address
Phone number and email address
The designated contact for receiving legal notices
Rental Property License Tier & Violations
The property's rental license tier (Tier 1, 2, or 3)
Any housing code violations that contributed to the tier status
All open correction orders and violations at the property
City Dashboard Access: Tenants must be directed to the Minneapolis Rental Property Dashboard, which tracks code violations and rental property history.
Waste & Recycling Information (For Multifamily Buildings)
A summary of garbage, recycling, and organics recycling services
Importantly, landlords must provide a physical contact address (a P.O. Box is not sufficient and is not compliant with this statute).
How Landlords Can Comply:
Use the official city disclosure template for consistency and compliance.
Provide disclosures in writing before the lease is signed (email, printed handout, or lease attachment).
Keep documentation proving that tenants received the disclosures.
2. Post-Lease Mandatory Disclosures (Within 90 Days of Lease Start)
Within 90 days of a lease beginning, landlords must provide tenants with additional legal and rights-related information.
Required Information Within 90 Days:
Tenant Rights Information
Federal, state, and local tenant protections
Minneapolis tenant rights (security deposits, eviction protections, repair requirements, etc.)
Minnesota tenant rights
Federal Fair Housing Act protections
Minneapolis Regulatory Services Contact Information
Phone: 311 or 612-673-3000
Text: 311TXT to 311898
Email: Minneapolis311@minneapolismn.gov
Address: Minneapolis Public Service Building, 505 Fourth Ave S, Room 510, Minneapolis, MN 55415
How Landlords Can Comply:
Send disclosures via email, include them in a welcome packet, or attach them to the lease.
Keep records proving compliance.
Landlords can also use the form promulgated by the City of Minneapolis to comply with this ordinance
3. New 30-Day Pre-Eviction Notice Requirement (Nonpayment of Rent)
A significant change for Minneapolis landlords is the new requirement to provide tenants with a 30-day notice before filing for eviction due to nonpayment of rent.
What This Means for Landlords:
Before filing an eviction case in court for nonpayment of rent, landlords must first provide tenants with a written 30-day notice.
The notice must:
Clearly state the amount owed.
Inform the tenant that they have 30 days to pay or face potential eviction proceedings.
Provide instructions on how to cure the nonpayment (e.g., how to make a payment).
No eviction action can be filed until after this 30-day period expires.
Why This Matters:
This rule extends the timeline before landlords can initiate eviction for unpaid rent. Previously, Minneapolis had required a 14-day notice prior to commencing an eviction. This ordinance has more than doubled the requirement, which can substantially delay the eviction process for landlords. Landlords who fail to issue a proper 30-day notice before filing an eviction may have their cases dismissed in court.
How Landlords Can Comply:
✔ Use a written notice template that meets city requirements.
✔ Clearly state the amount owed and due date.
✔ Keep proof of delivery (proof of mailing or in-person delivery with acknowledgment).
Key Takeaways for Landlords
✔ Update lease agreements & tenant communication policies now to comply with the March 1, 2025 deadline.
✔ Use the city’s official disclosure templates for pre-lease and post-lease requirements.
✔ Understand the 30-day pre-eviction notice rule—ensure eviction procedures align with the new requirement.
✔ Retain proof of compliance to avoid lease terminations, fines, or legal challenges.
For additional details, visit the City of Minneapolis Rental Housing Page.
By staying informed and proactive, landlords can protect their rental business while ensuring compliance with the new Minneapolis rental laws. Attorney John E. Roach advises and represents numerous Minnesota landlords in Minneapolis eviction matters. If you are a landlord in need of assistance regarding a Minneapolis or other Minnesota rental property, call John at 651-468-2103 or book a free consultation.