Can a Landlord Ignore or Refuse my Request to Sublet in Minnesota?

Refusal of Consent to Sublet in Minnesota

Minnesota state law does very little to address subletting so we suggest you use common sense and get acquainted with national laws.

Reasonable Refusal

There are no Minnesota statutes or guidance for what kind of refusal is reasonable, so you can follow the general rule of thumb: an applicant can only be reasonably refused if it can be proven that they would put the landlord's business at risk. If there is no evidence that they would have the ability to pay the rent reliably as a subtenant then there are grounds for reasonable refusal.

Unreasonable Refusal

The Federal Fair Housing Act and the Minnesota Fair Housing Act prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, familial status or marital status. A landlord cannot refuse to rent or negotiate different terms based on these characteristics.