Minnesota Eviction Rules
Official notice periods, filing timelines, and legal citations for this state.
Notice Requirements
Nonpayment of Rent
14 days
Lease Violation
No statutory notice required; landlord may file immediately for material violations.
When can the landlord file?
Landlord may file after the 14-day notice expires for nonpayment, or immediately for lease violations.
Tenant answer deadline
Tenant typically appears at the hearing; written answers may be required.
Hearing timeline
Typically 1–2 weeks after filing, depending on court schedule.
Lockout / physical eviction
Only the sheriff may execute the writ of recovery after a court judgment.
Eviction Process Timeline
Notice Period (Nonpayment)
14 days
Notice Period (Lease Violation)
No statutory notice required; landlord may file immediately for material violations.
Landlord Can File
Landlord may file after the 14-day notice expires for nonpayment, or immediately for lease violations.
Tenant Answer Deadline
Tenant typically appears at the hearing; written answers may be required.
Hearing Timeline
Typically 1–2 weeks after filing, depending on court schedule.
Lockout / Physical Eviction
Only the sheriff may execute the writ of recovery after a court judgment.
Legal Citations
- Minn. Stat. § 504B.321
- Minn. Stat. § 504B.285