The notices and their periods
- 14-Day Pre-Filing Notice — for nonpayment, Minnesota requires a written 14-day notice before filing (Minn. Stat. § 504B.321 subd. 1a, effective Jan. 1, 2024) with an itemized accounting of amounts due and information on financial and legal resources.
- 14-Day Notice (lease violation) — for a material lease violation, a 14-day notice generally applies (§ 504B.285); the lease may set a different reasonable period.
- Immediate (illegal activity) — for controlled-substance activity, prostitution, stolen property, or an illegal firearm on the premises, the landlord can bring an immediate eviction.
Ending a tenancy and serving notice
To end an at-will (month-to-month) tenancy without cause, give written notice as long as the interval between rent-due dates or three months, whichever is less (Minn. Stat. § 504B.135) — typically one month for a month-to-month tenancy.
Eviction actions are filed in District Court, and the summons must be served by a sheriff or process server (not the landlord). In a nonpayment case, a tenant can pay and stay up to possession by paying past-due rent plus interest, costs, and $5 (§ 504B.291).
The 2024 pre-filing notice
Effective January 1, 2024, Minnesota requires a detailed 14-day written notice before a landlord can file a nonpayment eviction — it must itemize what's owed and point the tenant to financial and legal resources. Minnesota has no statewide just-cause rule, but the pay-and-stay right (§ 504B.291) lets a tenant cure nonpayment right up to the point of possession.
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How much notice for nonpayment in Minnesota?
A 14-day written pre-filing notice (Minn. Stat. § 504B.321 subd. 1a, since Jan. 1, 2024) with an itemized accounting and resource information.
How do I end a month-to-month tenancy in Minnesota?
Give written notice as long as the rent interval or three months, whichever is less (§ 504B.135) — usually one month.
Can a Minnesota tenant stop a nonpayment eviction by paying?
Yes — the pay-and-stay right (§ 504B.291) lets a tenant pay past-due rent, interest, costs, and $5 up until possession is turned over, unless also evicted for a material lease violation.
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WriteMyNotice.com is a self-help document preparation service, not a law firm, and this page is general information, not legal advice. Eviction rules are strict and vary by state, county, and city — many cities add rent-control or just-cause requirements on top of state law, and an improper or mistimed notice can get an eviction case delayed or dismissed. Verify the current requirements for your property's location and, for contested or high-stakes evictions, consult a landlord-tenant attorney. Statute references verified June 2026.