Property

MN commercial landlords, renew and extend a tenant's business lease with this affordable Minnesota Renewal and Extension of Commercial Lease.

• The tenant has no further right to extend or renew the lease.
• The renewal contract sets out the new expiry date and the rental payments for the renewal term.
• All other terms and provisions of the original lease remain in full force and effect.
• This Agreement is for commercial leases. A different form is required for residential leases.
• This form is fully editable so you can customize it to your exact needs.
• Intended to be used only in the State of Minnesota.

Take applications from prospective tenants for a rental vacancy with this Minnesota Rental Application Form for Residential Tenancy.

• Tenants must supply information about:
  • current and previous employment,
  • monthly expenses,
  • rental history,
  • personal and credit references.
• This form can be used by both landlords and rental property managers. Great for multi-unit rental buildings.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended to be used in the State of Minnesota.

MN property managers, write up a contract for a client with this template Minnesota Rental Property Management Agreement.

• The property manager is retained on an exclusive basis to rent, lease and manage the rental property.
• The manager will be paid a percentage of the monthly rental amount for the property. If the manager undertakes additional work outside the scope of its duties, additional fees will be payable.
• The owner authorizes the property manager to collect rents, sign leases, issue late payment notices, undertake eviction proceedings, purchase supplies, make repairs, and pay all recurring bills on the property.
• The owner indemnifies the property manager against claims arising from the management services, including claims resulting from the owner's failure to make full disclosure about the property.
• The property manager will submit a Form 1099 to the IRS each year for the income derived from the property.
• The owner is responsible for carrying public liability, property damage and worker's compensation insurance.
• This legal contract template is available in MS Word format.
• Intended for use only in the State of Minnesota.

Minnesota landlords, hire one of your tenants to act as resident manager of your rental building with this Agreement to Act as Resident Manager.

• The tenant will act as resident manager of the rental building in exchange for free or reduced rent, plus a monthly management fee.
• The resident manager's duties and responsibilities include:
  • collecting rent and late fees and issuing receipts to tenants;
  • issuing eviction and default notices;
  • inspecting rental units after a tenancy ends and the tenant has vacated;
  • showing empty rental units to prospective tenants;
  • groundskeeping and building maintenance.
• The template is provided in MS Word format and is fully editable to fit your circumstances.
• Intended to be used only in the State of Minnesota.

Lease a house or apartment in Minnesota to a tenant with this Residential Lease Agreement.

• This template can be used for either a fixed term lease (such as 1 year) or a month-to-month tenancy.
• The Lease has been updated to reflect changes to Minnesota landlord tenant laws for 2010.
• The form includes a Lead Paint Disclosure form as required by federal law, and a link for the downloadable brochure which must be provided to all tenants.
• The Lease also includes a Premises Inspection Checklist, to be completed by the landlord and tenant at the beginning and end of the tenancy.
• Lastly, the Lease includes a Security Deposit Statement for calculating any charges to be deducted from the tenant's damage deposit at the end of the tenancy.

MN tenants, sublease the property you are renting to a subtenant with this Minnesota Residential Sublease Agreement.

• Consent. The sublease requires the consent of the landlord.
• Costs Borne by Subtenant. The subtenant must pay the rent, the utilities and a damage deposit.
• Upkeep. The subtenant must keep the premises in clean and good condition.
• Assignment. The subtenant cannot assign the sublease without the consent of both the landlord and the original tenant.
• The sublease includes a Premises Inspection Report and Inventory Checklist.
• The file also includes a Co-Signer Agreement to be used in the event that the subtenant is a minor (such as a student). This agreement would be signed by a parent or guardian, who guarantees to pay any amounts due if the tenant fails to pay.

• The Statement sets out the amount of the original security deposit and any additional deposits, less any deductions being made for unpaid rent or utilities, cleaning charges, repair charges, etc.
• It also sets out whether a refund is being paid to the tenant or if any additional amount is still owing to the landlord.

Prepare a lease addendum prohibiting smoking in a Minnesota rental property with this easy-to-use template form.

• The purpose of the addendum is to establish a smoke-free environment for the rental property and mitigate health risks, maintenance costs, fire hazards, potential loss of rental income, and higher insurance costs associated with smoking.
• It defines key terms related to smoking and cannabis use and outlines the responsibilities and obligations of both the landlord and tenant regarding the smoke-free policy.
• The addendum would be used for a rental building that is changing from a smoking to a non-smoking premises. It contains a grandfathering clause covering current tenants, who would not be immediately subject to the smoke-free policy.
• The use of medical cannabis is considered smoking, and the cultivation of cannabis, whether for medical or recreational purposes, is prohibited on the premises.
• Tenants must ensure compliance with the smoke-free policy by all occupants and guests. Violations can result in charges, damages, eviction, and forfeiture of the security deposit.
• Tenants are required to notify the landlord of any smoke migration into their premises from other parts of the building.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended to be used only in the State of Minnesota.

Avoid the probate process for your real estate property after your death by filing a Minnesota Transfer on Death Deed (Beneficiary Deed) form.

• The Transfer on Death Deed (or TOD) is signed and recorded with the Recorder's Office during your lifetime.
• Recordation transfers the title deed to the beneficiary (or beneficiaries).
• Even though title has been transferred, you still retain full ownership rights to the property and you can deal with the property in any way you choose, without the consent of the beneficiary.
• This package of forms also includes a Revocation of Transfer on Death Deed, if you decide you want to cancel the Transfer on Death Deed after it has been filed.
• These Minnesota Transfer on Death Deed Forms are downloadable legal forms. Fill them in, sign them, have them notarized, and register them with the County Recorder.

Transfer title for a Minnesota real estate property from a trustee to a buyer with this Minnesota Trustee's Deed.

• The trustee holds the property in trust under a trust deed.
• The trustee transfers the property to the buyer without providing any warranties regarding title.
• The form also contains the well disclosure certificate required by State laws.