Updated January 05, 2023
A Minnesota landlord’s notice to enter gives the landlord the ability to enter a property occupied by a tenant or tenants. The landlord may only enter for reasonable purposes, and may only do so after providing the notice a reasonable amount of time before entering.
Laws – Minn. Stat. § 504B.211
Notice can be used for
- Showing the unit to prospective tenants, prospective buyers or insurance representatives;
- Performing maintenance;
- Allowing safety inspections by government officials;
- Addressing disturbances caused by the tenant;
- Addressing a landlord’s reasonable suspicion that a tenant is violating the terms of a lease;
- Housekeeping work, in senior housing complexes;
- Verifying whether a tenant has vacated the unit; and
- Other reasonable purposes.
Other Landlord Access
Preventing injury to persons or property (§ 504B.211(4)(1)): A landlord may enter immediately and without notice if conditions related to maintenance, building security or law enforcement demand it.
Complying with local laws (§ 504B.211(4)(3)): A landlord may enter immediately and without notice in order to assure compliance with local ordinances.