Your landlord generally has 21 days in Minnesota to return your security deposit or provide a written explanation of any deductions. DepositsBack.app helps you take the next step: a state-specific security deposit notice sent by USPS Certified Mail, with tracking that stays attached to your case. This page summarizes general information from Minnesota Statutes § 504B.178 and official state sources.
The general deadline is 21 days. Landlords must return the security deposit or provide a written explanation of any deductions within 21 days after the tenancy ends.
You may still be able to send a notice. We show general state information and official sources so you can review your situation and decide your next step.
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If the 21-day deadline passes without a return of your deposit or a written explanation of deductions, your records — DepositsBack.app notice, USPS Certified Mail delivery confirmation, and any response uploaded to your case — document the timeline. Under Minnesota Statutes § 504B.178, a landlord who retains a deposit in bad faith may owe the amount wrongfully withheld plus punitive damages of up to $500 per deposit and statutory interest; Minnesota conciliation (small-claims) court generally hears disputes up to $20,000. You can review your situation alongside the statute and official state resources, and decide whether to consult a Minnesota attorney or proceed with self-help next steps.