Condominium and HOA records access in Minnesota

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Minnesota
Who may requestUnit owners and their agents; no reason needed
Deadline10 days for a resale disclosure certificate
Fees25 cents a page up to 100 pages; certificate no cap
ComplaintsDistrict court; state ombudsperson can't issue orders
PenaltyNo fine; attorney's fees, punitive damages if willful
CountryUnited States
Checked against official textOctober 30, 2026

In Minnesota, the law sets who may see the records of an association, how quickly they must be provided, what may be charged for them, and where an owner can complain.[1][2][3] This summary was checked against the official text on October 30, 2026.

This is general information, not legal advice. Check the official text in the references before relying on it.

Who may request records

Unit owners and their agents; no reason needed.

Deadlines

No fixed deadline; resale disclosure certificate in 10 days.

Fees

CertificateResale disclosure certificate, reasonable fee; no cap
Other documentsActual cost, or 25 cents a page up to 100 pages

Complaints and penalties

Where to complainDistrict court; state ombudsperson can't issue orders
Penalty for not complyingNo fine; attorney's fees, punitive damages if willful

References

  1. Minn. Stat. 515B.3-118 (2026).
  2. Minn. Stat. 515B.4-107 (2026).
  3. Minn. Stat. 515B.4-108 (2026).
  4. Minn. Stat. 515B.1-102 (2026).
  5. Minn. Stat. 515B.3-102, 515B.3-103, 515B.3-106, 515B.3-121, 515B.3-1141, 515B.4-116 (2026).
  6. Minn. Stat. 317A.461.
  7. Minn. Stat. 45.0137.
  8. Laws of Minnesota 2026, chapter 82 (SF 1750).
  9. Laws of Minnesota 2026, chapter 61 (SF 3622).
  10. Laws of Minnesota 2024, chapter 96.
  11. Minn. Stat. 645.02 (effective date of acts).
  12. Laws of Minnesota 2026, chapter 61, section 41, and Laws 2024, chapter 96, article 2 (cross-reference updates and effective date).

See also: records law in other jurisdictions.