Minnesota Tenant Rights

Stop Paying Pet Rent in Minnesota

Under Minnesota law, landlords cannot charge pet deposits or enforce breed restrictions if you have a legitimate Emotional Support Animal letter. Get approved online today.

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Compliance

Enforcing Agency

Minnesota Department of Human Rights

Avg. Saved Deposits

$300

Notary Required?

No Notary Needed

Understanding Minnesota ESA Housing Rights

Navigating landlord rules can be stressful, but federal and state laws protect your right to live with your emotional support animal. In Minnesota, landlords are legally required to provide "reasonable accommodations" for tenants with valid ESA documentation.

The Official Law

Minnesota housing laws protect tenants with ESAs from being subjected to pet fees or "no-pet" lease clauses. The accommodation must be granted unless it poses an undue financial or administrative burden to the landlord.

Citation: Minnesota Human Rights Act

What Landlords Cannot Do in Minnesota:

  • Charge you upfront pet deposits or monthly "pet rent".
  • Deny your application based solely on the breed or weight of your animal.
  • Require your animal to have specific training (ESAs are not Service Dogs).
  • Ask for detailed medical records regarding your specific diagnosis.

The Cost of Waiting

Avg Minnesota Deposit$300
Avg Monthly Pet Rent$50/mo
Cost with PetCerts$0
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