A: There is no law in Minnesota that requires landlords to paint the units and shampoo carpeting between tenants moving out and new tenants moving in. Landlords usually do paint the walls and shampoo carpets when they need it, and that does occur often between tenants.
Normal Wear & Tear This includes minor issues, such as faded wall paint, worn carpets, light scuffs on the floors, damaged blinds, and more.
Faded paint, minor nicks, and a few scuffs or scratches are all part of normal wear and tear.
Eviction Actions (Unlawful Detainer) Under Minnesota law, the only way a landlord can remove a tenant is if the court issues an order requiring the tenant to leave and the Sheriff comes to the home with the order (called a “writ”).
Minnesota Rental Application Criteria CREDIT. Applicant(s) must have good credit history which shows on a credit report from our tenant screening provider, RentGrow. RENTAL HISTORY/RESIDENCE. INCOME. CRIMINAL OFFENSES. IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS. GUARANTY/COSIGNER REQUIREMENTS.
That 7 year timeframe is pretty accurate and this should be a conversation between you and your landlord to find a reasonable resolution. Ask your landlord when the carpet was installed and what the depreciation schedule is (they'll know that you know what they are trying to do when you ask that).
Minnesota landlords cannot enforce undisclosed fees, such as management background checks or excessive application fees, incorporate unfair lease terms, or neglect to disclose essential information like who is responsible for utility payments.
Effective January 1, 2024, landlords cannot file an eviction action in court for non-payment of rent unless they first give the tenant a detailed written notice of an intention to file 14 days before filing. Minn. Stat.
Tenants can use the Minnesota Tenant Notice to Vacate Form to inform landlords and property managers of their intention to vacate the rental property at least 30 days before they intend to move out, or longer if required by the terms of their Minnesota Lease Agreement.
If there is no provision in the lease stating how much advance notice must be given to end the tenancy, the law says that written notice must be received by the other party at least one full rental period before the last day of the tenancy. In other words, the day before the last rent payment is due.