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Minnesota 14-Day Notice to Quit Form | Non-Payment of Rent

A Minnesota 14-day notice to quit (non-payment of rent) is a document landlords use to notify tenants that rent is past due. State law requires landlords to give recipients of this notice 14 days to pay before filing an eviction lawsuit.
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Updated January 09, 2025

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Laws

  • Notice Period: Fourteen days.[1]
  • Rent Grace Period: None.
  • Maximum Late Fee: Late fees may not exceed 8% of the rent.[2]

Delivery Options

Per state law, a notice must include the amount due and the following statement:

You have the right to seek legal help. If you can’t afford a lawyer, free legal help may be available. Contact Legal Aid or visit www.LawHelpMN.org to know your rights and find your local Legal Aid office. To apply for financial help, contact your local county or Tribal social services office, apply online at MNBenefits.mn.gov or call the United Way toll-free information line by dialing 2-1-1 or 800-543-7709. Your landlord can file an eviction case if you do not pay the total amount due or move out within 14 days from the date of this notice. Some local governments may have an eviction notice period longer than 14 days.

The notice must be delivered personally to the tenant or sent via first-class mail to the address of the rental property.[3]

Waiver of Landlord’s Right to Terminate

According to state law, landlords do not waive their right to terminate a tenancy by accepting partial payment.[4]

Sample

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Sources

  1. Subd. 1a(6)(c)
  2. § 504B.177
  3. Subd. 1a
  4. § 504B.291(c)