How many days notice does a landlord need to give for non-payment of rent in Minnesota?

In Minnesota, a landlord must give 14 days notice to pay or quit before filing for eviction due to non-payment of rent. This is governed by Minnesota Landlord-Tenant Act (Minn. Stat. §§ 504B.001 et seq.).

What is the no-cause notice period for landlords in Minnesota?

In Minnesota, landlords must provide 30 days notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy without cause.

What are the valid grounds for eviction in Minnesota?

Minnesota recognizes the following grounds for eviction: Non-payment of rent; Breach of lease; Illegal activity; Waste or destruction of property; Holdover.

Minnesota Landlord-Tenant Law

Q: Is there rent control in Minnesota?

Minnesota has rent control provisions. St. Paul has a rent stabilization ordinance (approved 2021). Minneapolis has a rent stabilization study underway.

Tribunal: District Court (Housing Calendar)

14 Days — Pay or Quit

30 Days — No-Cause Notice

14 Days — Cure or Quit

Notice Periods

Situation	Notice Required
Non-payment of rent	14 days to pay or quit
Month-to-month termination (no cause)	30 days
Lease violation (cure or quit)	14 days

Security Deposit

No statutory cap. Must return within 21 days (§ 504B.178).

Grounds for Eviction

Non-payment of rent
Breach of lease
Illegal activity
Waste or destruction of property
Holdover

Rent Control

Rent Control Applies

St. Paul has a rent stabilization ordinance (approved 2021). Minneapolis has a rent stabilization study underway.

Electronic Signatures

U.S. ESIGN Act (15 U.S.C. §7001) + state UETA adoption

Electronic signatures on leases and notices are valid in Minnesota. Generate and e-sign a form →

Governing Statute

Minnesota Landlord-Tenant Act (Minn. Stat. §§ 504B.001 et seq.)

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