What to put in a written repair scope for a Minnesota rental (What do Minnesota landlord tenant laws say about repairs, rent escrow and deposits?)
From https://instabids.ai/us/property-managers/landlord-tenant-law/minnesota (facts read 2026-10-29)

[ ] The repair in plain words with photos, and which 504B.161, subd. 1(a) covenant for residential premises it falls under: fit for the use intended (1), reasonable repair including pest extermination (2), health and safety law compliance (4) or heat (5).
[ ] The date the landlord received the tenant's written notice specifying the violation, since 504B.385, subd. 1(c) lets the residential tenant deposit rent with the court administrator if the violation is not corrected within 14 days.
[ ] For heating work, the 504B.161, subd. 1(a)(5) covenant for residential premises to equip or furnish heat at a minimum temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit in places intended for habitation, including kitchens and bathrooms, from October 1 through April 30, unless a utility company requires and instructs the heat to be reduced.
[ ] Whether the damage came from the willful, malicious, or irresponsible conduct of the tenant or licensee, the carve-out 504B.161, subd. 1(a)(2) makes in the repair covenant for residential premises.
[ ] For move-out work charged to a deposit, a line showing it restores the premises to their condition at the commencement of the tenancy, ordinary wear and tear excepted (504B.178, subd. 3(b)), which the landlord's written statement of the specific reason for withholding can point to.