Minn. Stat. § 504B § 504B.120
PROHIBITED FEES.
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Subdivision 1.Disclosure of fees. A landlord must disclose all nonoptional fees in the lease agreement. The sum total of rent and all nonoptional fees must be described as the Total Monthly Payment and be listed on the first page of the lease. A unit advertised for a residential tenancy must disclose the nonoptional fees included with the total amount for rent in any advertisement or posting. In a lease agreement disclosure or unit advertisement, the landlord must disclose whether utilities are included or not included in the rent. Subd. 2.Penalties. A landlord who violates this section is liable to the residential tenant for treble damages and the court may award the tenant reasonable attorney fees.
Under Minn. Stat. § 504B.120, Minnesota landlords are required to disclose all nonoptional fees in the lease agreement, present the combined total of rent and those fees as the 'Total Monthly Payment' on the lease's first page, and include nonoptional fees in any rental advertisement or posting. The rule also requires landlords to state clearly whether utilities are included in the rent. Tenants who are harmed by a violation of these disclosure requirements may be entitled to treble damages and potentially attorney fees awarded by a court.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to Minn. Stat. § 504B.120 generally ensure that every lease agreement lists all nonoptional fees and displays the Total Monthly Payment prominently on the first page. Compliant landlords also update all rental listings and advertisements to reflect nonoptional fees alongside the advertised rent, and they clearly indicate whether utilities are included or excluded. Maintaining consistent disclosures across leases and marketing materials is a standard practice for staying within the requirements of this provision.
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Minn. Stat. § 504B.120 gives tenants the right to receive clear, upfront disclosure of all nonoptional fees—both in the lease and in any advertisement—before committing to a rental. If a landlord fails to make these disclosures, the law provides a remedy of treble damages plus the possibility of court-awarded attorney fees. Tenants who believe this provision has been violated may consider consulting a tenant-rights organization, a legal aid office, or a private attorney to understand the options available to them.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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