Minnesota Eviction Notice
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Maintained by Rapi Stack · Every state-specific figure on this page is cited to its statute or official agency page · Dataset last verified 2026 · Not legal advice.
What happens after the notice in Minnesota
If the tenant does not comply, the eviction moves to court. These are Minnesota’s own rules for that step, from the judiciary and the statute.
- What the case is called. In Minnesota an eviction lawsuit is a(n) Eviction action action. — Minn. Stat. § 504B.321, subd. 1(a); § 504B.001, subd. 4 ↗
- Where to file. If the tenant doesn’t comply with the notice, the landlord files in the District Court. — Minnesota Judicial Branch – District Court Fees (Housing: File an Eviction Action) ↗
- How to serve the notice. Pre-filing 14-day written notice for nonpayment must be delivered personally or by first-class mail to the tenant at the leased premises. — Minn. Stat. § 504B.321, subd. 1a (added 2023 c 52 art 19; section amended 2026 c 81 s 5) ↗
- Filing fee. $310 base fee statewide to file an eviction action (Minn. Stat. § 357.021, subd. 2(1)); counties may add a law library fee. — Minnesota Judicial Branch – District Court Fees; Minn. Stat. § 357.021, subd. 2(1) ↗
- Official guidance. Minnesota publishes its own instructions for the court step; read them before filing. — Minnesota Judicial Branch – Landlord Resources ↗
- No self-help. Minn. Stat. § 504B.375 (unlawful exclusion or removal): applies to actual or constructive removal including termination of utilities or removal of doors, windows or locks; court orders tenant restored to possession; waiver void. — Minn. Stat. § 504B.375, subd. 1(a), subd. 4 ↗
Each point links to the Minnesota source it was taken from. Rules change; confirm before relying on them.
Minnesota notice periods · as of 2026
- Non-payment of rent
- 14 days
- Lease violation (cure)
- Often unconditional
- End month-to-month
- 30 days
Source: Minn. Stat. §§ 504B.321 subd. 1a, 504B.135 · verify ↗. Using the wrong number can void the notice — confirm the current rule before you serve it.
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Types of eviction notice
- Pay or quit — for unpaid rent: pay by the deadline or move out.
- Cure or quit — for a lease violation: fix it by the deadline or move out.
- Unconditional / termination — to end a month-to-month tenancy or for serious violations.
Minnesota notice period & service
The number of days and how you must deliver the notice are set by Minnesota law — get both right, keep proof of service, and never lock out or remove a tenant yourself. Check the current Minnesota eviction rules before serving.
If the tenant moves out still owing rent, the notice won’t collect it. Put the amount and a deadline in writing with a Minnesota demand letter for payment; if it’s ignored, you can file in Minnesota small claims court, where the limit is $20,000.
Frequently asked questions
How many days notice do I have to give in Minnesota?
In Minnesota, a non-payment (pay-or-quit) notice must give the tenant 14 days to pay or leave (as of 2026). Source: Minn. Stat. §§ 504B.321 subd. 1a, 504B.135. Notice periods for lease violations or ending a tenancy differ — see the box on this page and confirm current law before serving.
How do I serve the notice in Minnesota?
States set rules for delivery — often personal delivery, leaving it with an adult at the home, and/or mailing a copy. Keep proof of how and when you served it. Improper service is a common reason eviction cases get dismissed, so follow Minnesota’s method carefully.
Do I need a lawyer?
Not always for the notice itself, but eviction is technical and a small mistake can restart the clock. For contested cases, commercial properties, or if the tenant has an attorney, it’s worth consulting a landlord-tenant lawyer in Minnesota.
Where does a landlord file an eviction case in Minnesota?
If the tenant does not comply with the notice, the landlord files in the District Court (the case is called a(n) Eviction action action). Source: Minnesota Judicial Branch – District Court Fees (Housing: File an Eviction Action).
How must an eviction notice be served in Minnesota?
Pre-filing 14-day written notice for nonpayment must be delivered personally or by first-class mail to the tenant at the leased premises. Source: Minn. Stat. § 504B.321, subd. 1a (added 2023 c 52 art 19; section amended 2026 c 81 s 5).
What does it cost to file an eviction in Minnesota?
$310 base fee statewide to file an eviction action (Minn. Stat. § 357.021, subd. 2(1)); counties may add a law library fee. Source: Minnesota Judicial Branch – District Court Fees; Minn. Stat. § 357.021, subd. 2(1).
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How Minnesota compares
Computed from our 51-jurisdiction dataset (as of 2026). Source for Minnesota: Minn. Stat. §§ 504B.321 subd. 1a, 504B.135 ↗.
- Notice to pay rent or quit
Notice to pay rent or quit: 14 days — about 3× the national median of 5 days across the 47 states with a statutory rule.
This is the most common figure nationally — shared by 6 other states.
Notice to pay rent or quit in neighboring states — Iowa (3 days), North Dakota (3 days), South Dakota (no statutory rule), Wisconsin (5 days). Minnesota's 14 days is the longest among its neighbors.
- Notice to cure a lease violation
Minnesota sets no statutory cure period for lease violations; check the lease and local court rules before serving.
Notice to cure a lease violation in neighboring states — Iowa (7 days), North Dakota (no statutory rule), South Dakota (no statutory rule), Wisconsin (5 days).
- Notice to end a month-to-month tenancy
Notice to end a month-to-month tenancy: 30 days, exactly the national median.
This is the most common figure nationally — shared by 36 other states.
Notice to end a month-to-month tenancy in neighboring states — Iowa (30 days), North Dakota (30 days), South Dakota (15 days), Wisconsin (28 days).
The rest of what Minnesota requires
The figures below are Minnesota's, not national averages — each one is the value we verified for this state, with the statute it comes from. Follow a row to the full Minnesota page for that document.
- Security deposit cap · as of 2026
- No statutory limit Minn. Stat. §504B.178 ↗
- Deposit return deadline · as of 2026
- 21 days after move-out Minn. Stat. §504B.178 ↗
- Notice to end a month-to-month tenancy · as of 2026
- 30 days Minn. Stat. §504B.178 ↗
- Small claims limit · as of 2026
- $20,000 Minn. Stat. § 491A.01; Minn. Gen. R. Prac. 512 (representation) ↗
- Where you file · as of 2026
- Conciliation Court (a division of the District Court) · filing fee $65 statutory filing fee (Minn. Stat. § 357.022) plus county law-library and other surcharges — commonly ~$75-$95 total, varies by county. Minn. Stat. § 491A.01; Minn. Gen. R. Prac. 512 (representation) ↗
- Rental application fee · as of July 2026
- No statutory limit Minnesota Revisor ↗
- Bill of sale notarization · as of 2026
- Not required Minnesota DVS / DMV.ORG ↗
- Power of attorney signing · as of 2026
- Notarization required Minn. Stat. §523.23 ↗
- LLC operating agreement · as of 2026
- Not required by statute, but it controls over the default rules Minn. Stat. § 322C.0102, subd. 17 (definition); § 322C.0110 (scope/function) ↗
- Recording a deed · as of 2026
- County Recorder (abstract land); Registrar of Titles for registered/Torrens land · no witnesses Minn. Stat. § 507.24 ↗
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