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Minnesota Eviction Notice (Notice to Vacate) Template

The written notice Minnesota requires before you can file an eviction β€” 14 days for non-payment under Minn. Stat. Β§Β§ 504B.321, 504B.135 β€” with the balance, deadline date and delivery record filled in from the tenant's ledger.

Free forever Β· emailed with a delivery log Β· reviewed against Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 504B (Landlord and Tenant)
14 daysNon-payment notice14 days, in the statutory form
Per leaseLease violation noticeNot set by statute β€” follow the lease
1 rental periodMonth-to-month terminationOne full rental period
StatuteMinnesota referenceMinn. Stat. Β§Β§ 504B.321, 504B.135

Which Minnesota notice do you need?

The reason changes the wording and the deadline. Pick the situation; the period on each card is Minnesota's minimum β€” your lease can require more, never less.

14days
Non-payment of rent14 days, in the statutory form. States the amount owed and the date the tenant must pay or be out.Generated in-app from the ledger
Per lease
Lease violationNo separate statutory period in Minnesota; follow the lease's cure clause and the general notice rules.Reference wording
1rental period
Ending a month-to-month tenancyOne full rental period. No reason needed unless the state requires just cause; must reach the tenant before the period starts.Reference wording
See statute
Illegal activity or serious damageMinnesota has no separate expedited period in the data we track; the lease-violation notice applies.Reference wording

What a Minnesota eviction notice must contain

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Every adult tenant's name and the unit addressName each person on the lease; a notice to "occupant" is the weak point most judges pick at first.
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The reason and the amountFor non-payment: rent due, late fees the lease allows, and the total. The ledger figure is used, with the grace period already applied.
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A deadline date, not just a number of daysMinnesota counts from delivery; the notice states the exact date the period ends (mailed notices add time in transit).Minn. Stat. Β§Β§ 504B.321, 504B.135
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What happens if they don't complyThe notice must make clear an eviction filing follows; a reminder letter does not start the clock.
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Delivery by a method the statute allowsHand delivery, mail, or posting where Minnesota permits it. Email or text only if the lease agrees to electronic notices.Minn. Stat. Β§Β§ 504B.321, 504B.135
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Landlord signature, date and proof of serviceKeep the copy, the date and how it was delivered β€” the court asks for all three at filing.auto-logged

How it works

1 Β· Open the tenant's ledgerCollections β†’ Send notice. The balance, late fees and the Minnesota deadline date are filled in from the tenant record.
2 Β· Review the noticeEvery line is editable. The deadline is calculated from today's delivery; change the date if you serve later.
3 Β· Send and keep the recordEmailed to the tenant with CCs; delivery, date and the PDF are logged to the tenant so you have proof at filing.

Minnesota eviction notice FAQ

How much notice does Minnesota require for non-payment?

14 days, in the statutory form (Minn. Stat. Β§Β§ 504B.321, 504B.135). Your lease can require more notice than the statute, never less.

Can my lease change the notice period?

A lease can lengthen the period. Whether it can shorten it depends on the state β€” Minnesota's rule is above; when the lease is silent, the statutory period applies.

How do I count the days?

From the day after delivery, and the notice should state the deadline as a date. Where Minnesota counts business or judicial days, weekends and court holidays are skipped.

What happens after the notice expires?

You file the eviction in the local court. Filing before the notice period ends gets the case dismissed, so keep the delivery date.

Can I send it by email or text?

Only if the lease agrees to electronic delivery; otherwise use hand delivery, mail or posting where Minnesota permits it. The in-app notice emails the tenant and logs it, and prints for hand delivery.

Send a Minnesota-compliant notice in two minutes

Balance, deadline and delivery record filled in from the tenant's ledger. Free.

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Notice periods are Minnesota's statutory minimums as of 2026, reviewed against Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 504B (Landlord and Tenant). General information for landlords, not legal advice; local rules β€” and the CARES Act 30-day notice for covered properties β€” can add requirements.