Minnesota Eviction Notice

Notice to pay rent or quit, cure a violation or vacate — with your state's exact notice period, required wording and service rules.

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Minnesota rules that this document follows

Nonpayment of rent14 days — 14-Day Notice of Nonpayment (Pre-Eviction Notice)Source: Minn. Stat. § 504B.321, subd. 1a (eff. 1/1/2024)
Lease violationsee statute — no right to cureSource: No statutory period; landlord may file immediately for material breach (Minn. Stat. § 504B.285) subject to lease cure provisions
Permitted service methodspersonal, first class mailSource: Minn. Stat. § 504B.321, subd. 1a(b) (personal delivery or first-class mail to the residential address)
Required wording14-day notice must state the total amount due, an itemized breakdown (rent, late fees, other charges), the landlord's name and mailing address for payment, that the landlord may file an eviction case if the amount is not paid within 14 days, and the statutory referral to legal aid and financial assistance (LawHelpMN and the county financial assistance office).
StatuteMinn. Stat. Ch. 504B (Landlord and Tenant); § 504B.321 (Eviction Actions)

Rules current as of 2026-09-07. Statutes change; verify before relying on them.

How to use this Eviction Notice in Minnesota

Serve the notice exactly as Minnesota law allows and count the days correctly — the deadline is the first thing a judge checks. Do not include late fees in a pay-or-quit amount unless your state permits it. If the tenant pays the full amount in time, the notice is satisfied.

Keep a copy of the notice and the signed proof of service; you will attach both to the court complaint if the tenant does not comply.

Frequently asked questions

How many days' notice for nonpayment of rent in Minnesota?

14 days (14-Day Notice of Nonpayment (Pre-Eviction Notice)), Minn. Stat. § 504B.321, subd. 1a (eff. 1/1/2024). Properties covered by the CARES Act require at least 30 days.

How must the notice be delivered?

personal, first class mail. Minn. Stat. § 504B.321, subd. 1a(b) (personal delivery or first-class mail to the residential address) Keep the completed proof of service — the court will ask for it.

Can I change the locks or shut off utilities instead?

No. Self-help eviction is illegal in every state and exposes the landlord to damages. After the notice period expires you must file an eviction case in court.

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