Minnesota Eviction Laws
Minnesota requires at least one full rental period of advance notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy, and 14 days for nonpayment of rent.
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Key Rules
- Notice Period
- At least one full rental period (30 days for monthly) written notice
- Just Cause Required
- Yes in Minneapolis and St. Paul; no statewide requirement
- Cure Or Quit Period
- 14 days for nonpayment; reasonable time to cure other violations
- Minneapolis Protections
- Minneapolis Chapter 93 (2021) requires just cause for eviction
Applicable Statutes
Eviction (unlawful detainer): landlord must give tenant proper notice before filing for eviction. For nonpayment of rent, a written demand for payment is required; tenant has 14 days to pay.
Minn. Stat. § 504B.135
Termination of month-to-month tenancy: either party must give at least one rental period (typically 30 days) advance written notice.
Minn. Stat. § 504B.271
Minneapolis just cause: Minneapolis has enacted Chapter 93 requiring just cause for eviction in residential rental properties within city limits.
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