# Minn. Stat. § 504B.120: PROHIBITED FEES

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P500_515B_C504B_S504B.120

## Section

- **Citation:** Minn. Stat. § 504B.120
- **Heading:** PROHIBITED FEES
- **Jurisdiction:** Minnesota
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MN Code / Part 500_515B / Chapter 504B / Section 504B.120

## Text

§ 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.

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