habitability protected.
Landlords must keep premises fit. Tenants may use the rent-escrow process or a tenant remedies action to force repairs after notice.
What this means for you: Minnesota's rent-escrow and tenant-remedies actions are strong, court-supervised tools.
Your next step: Send written notice, then file a rent-escrow action if defects persist.
Source: Minn. Stat. §§ 504B.385, 504B.425. Reviewed 2026-06-16 (needs local verification).
More Minnesota rights: Minnesota security deposit · Minnesota eviction · Minnesota entry notice · Minnesota rent increase.
Repairs in nearby states: Wisconsin (habitability protected) · Iowa (habitability protected) · South Dakota (habitability protected) · North Dakota (habitability protected).
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and vary by locality; consult a licensed attorney or your local housing authority.
Updated July 2026