Last updated: April 2026
Edina renters are covered by Minnesota's statewide landlord-tenant laws — including 21-day deposit returns, habitability standards, and self-help eviction protections — but Edina has adopted no local rent control or additional tenant ordinances. Here is what you need to know.
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Edina is an affluent suburban city in Hennepin County, southwest of Minneapolis, with approximately 53,000 residents. A meaningful share of Edina residents rent their homes, and those renters are protected exclusively by Minnesota's statewide landlord-tenant statutes — primarily Minn. Stat. Chapter 504B. Edina has not enacted any local rent control, just-cause eviction requirement, or supplemental tenant protections beyond state law.
Minnesota's statewide framework provides important baseline protections: landlords must maintain habitable conditions, return security deposits with interest within 21 days, follow the mandatory court process for evictions, and refrain from retaliating against tenants who assert their legal rights. These protections apply to all renters in Edina regardless of the type of building or lease structure.
This page summarizes the laws applicable to Edina renters as of April 2026. It is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. For help with a specific situation, contact HOME Line or Legal Aid Twin Cities.
Edina has no rent control. Minnesota's enabling statute (Minn. Stat. § 471.9996) permits cities and counties to adopt rent stabilization ordinances, but Edina has exercised no such authority. In contrast to neighboring Minneapolis and St. Paul — each of which has a 3% annual rent increase cap — Edina landlords may raise rents by any amount at the conclusion of a lease term.
For month-to-month tenancies, a landlord must provide at least one full rental period of advance written notice before a rent increase takes effect (Minn. Stat. § 504B.135). For fixed-term leases, the landlord may not raise the rent during the lease term unless the lease expressly allows it, but may set any new rate upon renewal. There is no requirement that a landlord justify the size of an increase or seek approval from any local body.
Renters who cannot afford a proposed increase may negotiate with their landlord, decline renewal, or seek alternative housing — but currently have no legal mechanism in Edina to challenge the amount of a rent increase on its own terms.
All Edina renters are protected by Minn. Stat. Chapter 504B, Minnesota's primary landlord-tenant statute. Key protections include:
Habitability (Minn. Stat. § 504B.161): Landlords must keep rental units in compliance with health and safety codes, provide functioning heat, maintain structurally sound roofs and walls, ensure working plumbing and electrical systems, and keep common areas clean and safe. Failure to meet these standards gives tenants the right to pursue legal remedies.
Rent Escrow Remedy (Minn. Stat. § 504B.385): If a landlord fails to make required repairs after written notice, tenants may file a rent escrow action in Hennepin County District Court. The court can order repairs, reduce rent, or release escrowed rent funds to tenants to pay for necessary repairs.
Security Deposit (Minn. Stat. § 504B.178): Landlords must return the deposit — with interest — within 21 days of move-out, accompanied by a written itemized statement of any deductions. Bad-faith withholding can result in liability for up to $500 plus double the wrongfully withheld amount.
Notice to Terminate (Minn. Stat. § 504B.135): Either party must give at least one full rental period of advance written notice to end a month-to-month tenancy.
Anti-Retaliation (Minn. Stat. § 504B.441): Landlords may not retaliate against tenants for reporting housing code violations, contacting government agencies, or exercising legal rights. Retaliation is a defense in any resulting eviction action.
Lockout Prohibition (Minn. Stat. § 504B.225): Self-help eviction — changing locks, removing doors, cutting off utilities — is illegal. Tenants unlawfully locked out may seek emergency court relief and damages.
Security deposit rules in Edina are set by Minn. Stat. § 504B.178. Minnesota does not impose a statutory cap on the deposit amount, so landlords may charge whatever the lease specifies.
Interest Requirement: Landlords must pay interest on security deposits at the annual rate set by the Minnesota Department of Commerce. Interest accrues from receipt of the deposit and must be returned with it.
Return Deadline: The landlord has 21 days after the tenant vacates to return the deposit with accrued interest, or to provide a written itemized statement of deductions with any remaining balance. The clock starts when the tenant vacates and the landlord has a forwarding address.
Allowable Deductions: Only unpaid rent and damage beyond normal wear and tear may be deducted. Ordinary scuffs, small nail holes, and carpet worn from normal use are not chargeable.
Penalties: A bad-faith withholding finding exposes the landlord to up to $500 plus double the withheld amount in addition to the deposit. Claims may be filed in Hennepin County Conciliation Court.
Edina evictions follow Minnesota's unlawful detainer statute, Minn. Stat. § 504B.281 et seq. Landlords must obtain a court judgment before any tenant can be removed from their home.
Step 1 — Written Notice: The landlord must first provide written notice appropriate to the eviction reason. Month-to-month tenancies require at least one full rental period of notice (Minn. Stat. § 504B.135). Lease violations require written notice and a reasonable cure period. Nonpayment of rent typically involves a written demand before filing.
Step 2 — Filing in Court: If the tenant does not comply or vacate, the landlord files an eviction action in Hennepin County District Court. The tenant is served with a summons and hearing date.
Step 3 — Hearing: A hearing is typically scheduled within 7 to 14 days. Tenants may appear to raise defenses including habitability violations, retaliation, or improper notice. Tenants needing representation should contact HOME Line or Legal Aid Twin Cities before the hearing.
Step 4 — Writ of Recovery: If the court finds for the landlord, a Writ of Recovery of Premises is issued. Only the Hennepin County Sheriff can execute the writ and physically remove the tenant.
Self-Help Eviction is Illegal (Minn. Stat. § 504B.225): No lockouts, utility shutoffs, or removal of belongings are permitted outside the court process. Tenants subjected to self-help eviction can seek emergency court relief and damages.
No. Edina has not adopted any rent stabilization ordinance. Minnesota law allows cities to enact rent control (Minn. Stat. § 471.9996), but Edina has not done so. Landlords in Edina may raise rent by any amount with at least one full rental period of advance written notice for month-to-month tenancies.
There is no legal cap on rent increases in Edina. The city has no rent stabilization ordinance and Minnesota does not impose a statewide limit. For month-to-month tenancies, your landlord must give at least one full rental period of written notice before any increase takes effect (Minn. Stat. § 504B.135). Fixed-term leases cannot be raised mid-term unless the lease allows it.
Under Minn. Stat. § 504B.178, your landlord must return your deposit — with accrued interest — within 21 days of your move-out date, along with a written itemized statement of any deductions. If the landlord withholds the deposit in bad faith, you may recover up to $500 plus double the wrongfully withheld amount. Always provide your forwarding address in writing when you leave.
For a month-to-month tenancy, your landlord must give at least one full rental period of advance written notice to terminate under Minn. Stat. § 504B.135. For lease violations, written notice and a reasonable cure period are required. Edina has no just-cause eviction ordinance, so landlords may non-renew a lease without a stated reason — but all evictions must go through Hennepin County District Court.
No. Minn. Stat. § 504B.225 prohibits self-help eviction. Your landlord cannot change locks, shut off heat, water, or electricity, remove doors or windows, or take your belongings to force you out without a court order. If your landlord does this, seek an emergency court order and contact HOME Line or Legal Aid Twin Cities immediately. You may be entitled to damages.
Minnesota landlords must maintain habitable conditions under Minn. Stat. § 504B.161. If your landlord ignores written repair requests, you may file a rent escrow action in Hennepin County District Court under Minn. Stat. § 504B.385, where a judge can order repairs, reduce your rent, or release escrowed funds to you. You can also report violations to Edina's building inspections department or call HOME Line for free advice.
The information on this page is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws can change and individual circumstances vary. This content reflects the law as of April 2026. If you are facing eviction, a security deposit dispute, or another housing issue in Edina, consult a licensed Minnesota attorney or contact HOME Line or Legal Aid Twin Cities. RentCheckMe is not a law firm.
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