Deadlines & Notice Periods in SaintPaul
Key timelines for tenant actions under MN law and SaintPaul local ordinances. Missing a deadline can forfeit your rights — verify dates with a local attorney.
Jurisdictional stack
- municipal SaintPaul — viewing
- state Minnesota
- federal United States
Deadlines for SaintPaul include the layers above. The federal layer (FHA, § 504, VAWA, SCRA) carries its own filing deadlines (typically 1 year for HUD complaints; 2 years for FHA private actions); the state layer governs landlord-tenant timelines like deposit returns and notice-to-cure periods.
Habitability Minn. Stat. § 504B.161
| Action / Event | Timeline | Authority | Consequence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tenant must provide written notice and a reasonable cure period (typically 14 days for non-emergency conditions) before invoking § 504B | 14 days | Minn. Stat. § 504B.161 | Prerequisite for filing |
Repair Maintenance Minn. Stat. § 504B.385
| Action / Event | Timeline | Authority | Consequence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota requires 14-day written notice before tenant may pursue § 504B | 14 days | Minn. Stat. § 504B.385 | Prerequisite for filing |
Security Deposit Minn. Stat. § 504B.178
| Action / Event | Timeline | Authority | Consequence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landlord must return security deposit | 21 days after tenancy ends | Minn. Stat. § 504B.178 |