{"id":77734,"date":"2026-08-17T05:00:33","date_gmt":"2026-08-17T12:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.turbotenant.com\/?post_type=state&#038;p=77734"},"modified":"2026-08-17T11:58:33","modified_gmt":"2026-08-17T18:58:33","slug":"minnesota-tenant-screening","status":"publish","type":"state","link":"https:\/\/www.turbotenant.com\/tenant-screening\/minnesota\/","title":{"rendered":"Minnesota Tenant Background Check and Screening Laws"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"flex-content-main\">\n<div class=\"ttsf-rich-text default\">\n<p>When filling a vacancy, one of the most important tools in every landlord\u2019s arsenal is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.turbotenant.com\/tenant-screening\/\">tenant background check<\/a>. Minnesota rental owners use them to learn more about applicants and better understand their financial readiness, previous rental experiences, and behavior as potential tenants.<\/p>\n<p>However, it\u2019s more than running reports and selecting a tenant. Minnesota tenant screening laws, federal guidelines, and local requirements all play a role in determining how you use background checks when selecting a tenant. Here\u2019s a helpful guide from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.turbotenant.com\">TurboTenant<\/a> explaining everything you need to know.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"custom-law-boxes\">\n<div class=\"custom-law-box \">\n<div class=\"custom-law-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.turbotenant.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/turbotenant-flexible-content\/icons\/lease-icon.svg\" alt=\"Lease Icon\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"custom-law-content\">\n<h3>Minnesota Landlord-Tenant Law<\/h3>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.turbotenant.com\/rental-lease-agreement\/minnesota\/laws\/\" class=\"custom-law-button\">Learn More<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"custom-law-text\">\n<p>Understand Minnesota rental law: covering renters&#8217; rights, property upkeep, eviction procedures\u2014essential for tenants and property investors.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"custom-law-box \">\n<div class=\"custom-law-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.turbotenant.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/turbotenant-flexible-content\/icons\/lease-icon.svg\" alt=\"Lease Icon\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"custom-law-content\">\n<h3>Minnesota Rental Application<\/h3>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.turbotenant.com\/rental-application\/minnesota\/\" class=\"custom-law-button\">Learn More<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"custom-law-text\">\n<p>Screen your candidates with a free Minnesota rental application from TurboTenant.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"custom-law-box \">\n<div class=\"custom-law-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.turbotenant.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/turbotenant-flexible-content\/icons\/lease-icon.svg\" alt=\"Lease Icon\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"custom-law-content\">\n<h3>Minnesota Residential Lease Agreement<\/h3>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.turbotenant.com\/rental-lease-agreement\/minnesota\/\" class=\"custom-law-button\">Learn More<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"custom-law-text\">\n<p>Create a compliant Minnesota lease agreement in 15 minutes with TurboTenant&#8217;s rental contract builder.\n<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ttsf-rich-text legal\">\n<h2><strong>What a Tenant Background Check Covers<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>A background check is the best way to verify the details on a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.turbotenant.com\/rental-application\/\">rental application<\/a> form. Here\u2019s what landlords learn from these in-depth reports:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Criminal history<\/strong>: TurboTenant checks 200M+ records to identify active warrants, previous misdemeanors, and felony charges. Make sure your state and local laws allow you to consider criminal history when selecting a tenant to mitigate risk.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Credit history<\/strong>: See if the applicant is in a good place to pay rent on time each month by reviewing the following in their credit report:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Credit score,<\/li>\n<li>All open credit lines,<\/li>\n<li>Collections history,<\/li>\n<li>Civil records,<\/li>\n<li>Payment history, and<\/li>\n<li>Credit inquiries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Eviction history<\/strong>: If your local laws allow you to consider eviction history when selecting a tenant, use TurboTenant to compare over 25 million eviction records from all 50 states, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reports of failure to pay rent,<\/li>\n<li>Unlawful detainers,<\/li>\n<li>Judgments for Rent, Possession, and Money, and<\/li>\n<li>Writs and Warrants of Eviction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Income verification and fraud detection<\/strong>: Sign up for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.turbotenant.com\/premium\/\">TurboTenant Pro<\/a> to leverage advanced tenant screening tools <a href=\"https:\/\/www.turbotenant.com\/rental-screening\/snappt\/\">powered by Snappt<\/a>. With the detailed tenant background check, Minnesota landlords can flag document fraud, phony employer information, and known \u2018bad actors.\u2019<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rental history<\/strong>: Speaking with a previous landlord to better understand how well they maintained the property, what their rent payment habits were like, and what to expect after you sign the lease.<\/p>\n<p><strong>References<\/strong>: If the renter added personal references or previous employers to their application form, reaching out is another opportunity to gain more insight.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ttsf-rich-text legal\">\n<h2><strong>Federal Tenant Background Check Laws<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>These federal laws govern how you handle a tenant background check. Minnesota laws also apply, but we\u2019ll cover those next.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)<\/strong>: The FCRA permits a credit or background report to be pulled only for a &#8220;permissible purpose,&#8221; and screening a rental applicant is a qualified reason. You document this with written, standalone consent, which is why every reputable screening service collects it before running anything. The law also requires you to provide applicants a summary of their FCRA rights. And if the report leads to a denial, requires a co-signer, or results in less favorable terms, you must send a pre-adverse action notice with a copy of the report before the final adverse action notice. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ftc.gov\/legal-library\/browse\/statutes\/fair-credit-reporting-act\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fair Credit Reporting Act<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fair Housing Act (FHA)<\/strong>: U.S. landlords can\u2019t use discriminatory screening practices. The FHA also prohibits denial or discrimination against applicants based on their race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, or disability (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/crt\/fair-housing-act-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fair Housing Act<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p><strong>HUD Guidelines<\/strong>: The HUD guidelines were withdrawn in a 2025\u20132026 deregulatory review and are no longer authoritative by HUD&#8217;s own account. The exposure it described is still real. Fair Housing Act disparate-impact claims rest on case law (<a href=\"https:\/\/supreme.justia.com\/cases\/federal\/us\/576\/519\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Inclusive Communities<\/em>, 576 U.S. 519 (2015<\/a>)), not on HUD policy. Minnesota adds no statewide limit, though Minneapolis and Saint Paul go their own way.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ttsf-rich-text legal\">\n<h2><strong>Minnesota Tenant Screening Laws<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>On the state level, here\u2019s what you need to know about Minnesota tenant screening laws:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Criminal history<\/strong>: Minnesota landlords can review and ask about a renter\u2019s criminal record. State law doesn\u2019t limit how far back landlords look at criminal history, or the offenses they consider.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fair Chance Housing (\u201cban the box\u201d)<\/strong>: State law doesn\u2019t prohibit landlords from asking about or looking into a renter&#8217;s criminal history at the start of the application process. Additionally, you don\u2019t have to make a conditional offer before running a criminal background check.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Eviction history<\/strong>: You can\u2019t deny a renter based on a pending eviction action, an eviction court file that\u2019s not public, or an eviction record that\u2019s been expunged, destroyed, or didn\u2019t result in a writ of recovery (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/504B.173\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minn. Stat. \u00a7 504B.173<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p><strong>State-specific Fair Housing additions<\/strong>: In addition to the FHA, Minnesota law also protects the following renter traits:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Gender identity,<\/li>\n<li>Marital status,<\/li>\n<li>Status concerning public assistance (source of income),<\/li>\n<li>Sexual orientation,<\/li>\n<li>Creed, and<\/li>\n<li>Familial status.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Landlords can\u2019t discriminate against or deny applicants based on these legally protected characteristics (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/363a.02\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minn. Stat. \u00a7 363A.02<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p><strong>State-level notice\/disclosure requirements<\/strong>: When you collect an applicant\u2019s screening fee, you must disclose the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The fee\u2019s details in writing,<\/li>\n<li>The name, address, and phone number of the screening service you use, and<\/li>\n<li>The criteria being used to make a decision.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Additionally, landlords must notify a renter within 14 days if they\u2019re rejected, and identify the criteria that they failed to meet (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/504B.173\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minn. Stat. \u00a7 504B.173<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Reusable tenant screening reports<\/strong>: Some states allow them, but the laws frequently change. To stay compliant, check your current local guidelines before accepting a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.turbotenant.com\/rental-screening\/portable-tenant-screening-report\/\">reusable tenant screening report<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ttsf-rich-text legal\">\n<h2><strong>Tenant Screening Differences by City in Minnesota<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Minnesota tenant screening laws vary across cities. Let\u2019s take a look at how the legal guidelines vary by location:<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Minneapolis, Minnesota<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Compared to state laws governing tenant background checks, Minneapolis law is stricter. Here\u2019s what you need to know to stay compliant:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Individualized assessment requirements<\/strong>: Landlords must use inclusive screening criteria or an individualized assessment for all applicants (<a href=\"https:\/\/library.municode.com\/mn\/minneapolis\/codes\/code_of_ordinances\/376408?nodeId=COOR_TIT12HO_CH244MACO_ARTXVIREDWLI_244.2010NO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minneapolis, Minn., Admin. Code \u00a7 244.2030<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Criminal lookback caps<\/strong>: Landlords can\u2019t consider misdemeanors from more than 3 years ago, most felonies from more than 7 years ago, or serious felonies from more than 10 years ago (<a href=\"https:\/\/library.municode.com\/mn\/minneapolis\/codes\/code_of_ordinances\/376408?nodeId=COOR_TIT12HO_CH244MACO_ARTXVIREDWLI_244.2010NO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minneapolis, Minn., Admin. Code \u00a7 244.2030<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Protected criminal records<\/strong>: Local law prohibits landlords from denying renters based on arrests that didn\u2019t lead to conviction, as well as vacated or expunged convictions, juvenile cases, petty misdemeanors, or crimes that are no longer illegal in the city (<a href=\"https:\/\/library.municode.com\/mn\/minneapolis\/codes\/code_of_ordinances\/376408?nodeId=COOR_TIT12HO_CH244MACO_ARTXVIREDWLI_244.2010NO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minneapolis, Minn., Admin. Code \u00a7 244.2030<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Eviction lookback caps<\/strong>: Minneapolis law also caps eviction lookbacks at 3 years and settlement lookbacks at 1 year, as well as dismissed cases or eviction judgments that ended in the renter\u2019s favor (<a href=\"https:\/\/library.municode.com\/mn\/minneapolis\/codes\/code_of_ordinances\/376408?nodeId=COOR_TIT12HO_CH244MACO_ARTXVIREDWLI_244.2010NO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minneapolis, Minn., Admin. Code \u00a7 244.2030<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Credit score limits<\/strong>: Landlords can\u2019t deny renters based on their credit score alone or because of insufficient credit history (<a href=\"https:\/\/library.municode.com\/mn\/minneapolis\/codes\/code_of_ordinances\/376408?nodeId=COOR_TIT12HO_CH244MACO_ARTXVIREDWLI_244.2010NO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minneapolis, Minn., Admin. Code \u00a7 244.2030<\/a>).<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Saint Paul, Minnesota<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>For the tenant background check, Saint Paul\u2019s laws are similar to Minneapolis\u2019s. Here\u2019s a breakdown:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Individualized assessment<\/strong>: Saint Paul tenant screening laws require landlords to conduct an individualized assessment before denying an applicant. You also must allow renters to submit additional information to support their application (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stpaul.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/archive\/ord-20-14-final-language-signed.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Saint Paul, Minn., Legislative Code \u00a7 193.04<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Criminal lookback caps<\/strong>: Landlords can\u2019t consider misdemeanors older than 3 years, most felonies older than 7 years, or serious felonies older than 10 years (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stpaul.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/archive\/ord-20-14-final-language-signed.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Saint Paul, Minn., Legislative Code \u00a7 193.04<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Protected criminal records<\/strong>: The city\u2019s legal guidelines prohibit landlords from considering the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Arrests not resulting in conviction,<\/li>\n<li>Expunged or vacated convictions,<\/li>\n<li>Juvenile adjudications,<\/li>\n<li>Petty misdemeanors,<\/li>\n<li>Diversion programs, and<\/li>\n<li>Offenses that are no longer illegal (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stpaul.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/archive\/ord-20-14-final-language-signed.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Saint Paul, Minn., Legislative Code \u00a7 193.04<\/a>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Eviction lookback caps<\/strong>: Landlords can\u2019t consider eviction judgments older than 3 years, settlements older than 1 year, dismissed cases, or eviction judgments in favor of the renter (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stpaul.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/archive\/ord-20-14-final-language-signed.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Saint Paul, Minn., Legislative Code \u00a7 193.04<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Credit score limits<\/strong>: You can\u2019t deny a renter based on their credit score or lack of credit history (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stpaul.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/archive\/ord-20-14-final-language-signed.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Saint Paul, Minn., Legislative Code \u00a7 193.04<\/a>).<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Rochester, Minnesota<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>On the other hand, laws surrounding tenant background checks in Rochester align with the state\u2019s policies. Tenant screening in Rochester also mirrors Minnesota laws.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ttsf-rich-text legal\">\n<h2><strong>Red Flags to Watch Out For<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The best offense is a good defense. Never ignore these warning signs when reviewing a tenant background check, Minnesota landlords:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Inconsistent rental history<\/strong>: Notice large gaps in their rental history? Be wary, as it could indicate recurring rental issues or an unstable lifestyle.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Late payments or collections<\/strong>: Renters who failed to make consistent rent payments in the past are more likely to continue the habit in your unit.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Criminal charges<\/strong>: A history of serious offenses could harm your property, other tenants, and neighbors. If your local and state laws allow you to consider criminal history, take these records seriously.<\/p>\n<p><strong>History of evictions<\/strong>: Try to understand what led to the eviction to assess potential lease violations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Unverifiable income<\/strong>: Seeing spotty lump sum payments and random deposits? The renter may struggle to make on-time payments, compared to someone with a stable, consistent income stream.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ttsf-rich-text legal\">\n<h2><strong>How to Legally Run a Tenant Background Check in Minnesota<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>In conclusion, follow these 8 pro tips to protect your income and navigate tenant background checks responsibly:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Before running any reports, always collect the renter\u2019s written permission.<\/li>\n<li>Use a verified provider for the background check for tenants. Minnesota\u2019s top landlords use TurboTenant.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid rental application form fraud by verifying the renter\u2019s identity and SSN.<\/li>\n<li>Only use consistent criteria across all applicants.<\/li>\n<li>Review every report carefully, paying attention to the details and the bigger picture.<\/li>\n<li>Check for evictions or criminal history (if law permits).<\/li>\n<li>If you reject someone based on what you learned in their credit check, send them an adverse action notice.<\/li>\n<li>Use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.turbotenant.com\">TurboTenant<\/a> to simplify your rental operations end to end.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ttsf-rich-text default\">\n<h2><strong>Minnesota Tenant Background Check FAQs<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ttsf-faq\">\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<h3 class=\"faq-question\" data-target=\"answer-1\">How do you run a tenant background check in Minnesota?<span class=\"caret\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"faq-answer\" id=\"answer-1\">\n<div>\n<p>There are many ways to conduct background checks, but top landlords use TurboTenant to save time and stay compliant.<\/p>\n<p>All you have to do is submit your mailing address and phone number within your account settings. Our software sends the applicant a screening request and verifies their identity. Then, you\u2019ll receive the finished report in about 24\u201348 hours.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<h3 class=\"faq-question\" data-target=\"answer-2\">What are the tenant screening laws in Minnesota?<span class=\"caret\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"faq-answer\" id=\"answer-2\">\n<div>\n<p>For state laws governing the screening process and tenant background checks, Minnesota enforces the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Eviction history restrictions (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/504B.173\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minn. Stat. \u00a7 504B.173<\/a>),<\/li>\n<li>State-specific Fair Housing additions (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/363a.02\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minn. Stat. \u00a7 363A.02<\/a>), and<\/li>\n<li>Notice and disclosure requirements (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/504B.173\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minn. Stat. \u00a7 504B.173<\/a>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<h3 class=\"faq-question\" data-target=\"answer-3\">Are tenant screening rules different in Minneapolis than the rest of Minnesota?<span class=\"caret\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"faq-answer\" id=\"answer-3\">\n<div>\n<p>Yes, Minneapolis tenant screening laws are considerably stricter than the state\u2019s requirements. See a full recap of the city\u2019s local ordinances in our guide above.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<h3 class=\"faq-question\" data-target=\"answer-4\">What red flags should I look for on a background check?<span class=\"caret\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"faq-answer\" id=\"answer-4\">\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>Criminal record (if permitted in your area),<\/li>\n<li>Unverifiable income,<\/li>\n<li>Habitual late or missed payments,<\/li>\n<li>Gaps in rental history, and<\/li>\n<li>Past evictions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<h3 class=\"faq-question\" data-target=\"answer-5\">Who pays for a Minnesota tenant background check \u2014 tenant or landlord? <span class=\"caret\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"faq-answer\" id=\"answer-5\">\n<div>\n<p>Renters usually pay the screening fee for a tenant background check. However, landlords who use TurboTenant can cover the cost. Currently, screening reports cost $55 on the free plan and $45 on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.turbotenant.com\/pricing\/\">Pro plan<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n\t\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n\t\"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How do you run a tenant background check in Minnesota?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<\/p>\n<p>There are many ways to conduct background checks, but top landlords use TurboTenant to save time and stay compliant.<\/p>\n<p>n<\/p>\n<p>All you have to do is submit your mailing address and phone number within your account settings. Our software sends the applicant a screening request and verifies their identity. 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