Minnesota Lease Renewal / Rent Increase Notice

Notice Date: [[Notice Date]]

Landlord / Property Manager: [[Landlord Full Name or Company]]
Property Address: [[Property Full Address]], [[City]], MN [[ZIP Code]]

Tenant(s): [[Tenant Full Name(s)]]

This document provides written notice of lease renewal and any proposed changes to rent or other terms for a residential tenancy in Minnesota. It is designed to comply with Minnesota Statutes Chapter 504B, particularly provisions governing notice for periodic tenancies, automatic renewals, and early renewal restrictions.

All user-provided information is represented as `[[Token Name]]` placeholders. Minnesota does not impose statewide rent control or caps on rent increases for most private residential rentals. Notice timing and renewal procedures are primarily governed by the terms of the existing lease agreement and the default rules in Minn. Stat. §§ 504B.135, 504B.144, and 504B.145.

1. Minnesota lease renewal and notice requirements under Chapter 504B

Minn. Stat. § 504B.135 governs termination of tenancies at will and periodic tenancies. For month-to-month tenancies, notice to terminate or to change material terms must be at least as long as the interval between rent payments (typically one full rental period) or three months, whichever is less.

Minn. Stat. § 504B.144 restricts early renewal demands: a landlord may not require a tenant to renew a lease sooner than six months prior to expiration if the current lease term is longer than ten months.

Minn. Stat. § 504B.145 restricts enforcement of automatic renewal clauses. To enforce an automatic renewal for an additional period of two months or more, the landlord must give written notice directing the tenant's attention to the automatic renewal provision. The notice must be served personally or by certified mail at least 15 days but not more than 30 days prior to the time the tenant is required to give notice of intent to quit.

• Standard practice for lease renewal or rent adjustment notices in Minnesota is 30 to 60 days in advance, even where the lease does not specify a longer period.
• If the lease is fixed-term, the lease controls renewal rights, notice requirements, and rent adjustment procedures.
• For periodic (month-to-month) tenancies without a governing lease provision, the statutory default notice period applies.
• Any proposed rent increase or term change must be clearly stated; the tenant is not obligated to accept modified terms.

Tenancy Type for This Notice: [[Month-to-Month / Fixed Term Lease Ending [[Lease Expiration Date]]]]

Recommended / Required Notice Period Applied: [[30 days / 60 days / As specified in Lease / 15-30 days for automatic renewal per §504B.145]]

Effective Date of Change: [[Effective Date of New Rent or Terms]]

2. Confirmation that Minnesota has no statewide rent control

Minnesota has no statewide rent control statute, rent stabilization program, or statutory limit on the amount or frequency of rent increases for privately owned residential property.

• Landlords may adjust rent to market rates subject to the notice requirements of the lease and Minn. Stat. Chapter 504B.
• Certain local jurisdictions (e.g., Minneapolis, St. Paul) have adopted tenant protections, including just-cause eviction rules, source-of-income protections, and screening fee regulations. Landlord must verify applicability of any local ordinances.
• Increases may not be retaliatory or discriminatory in violation of the Minnesota Human Rights Act (Minn. Stat. § 363A) or federal Fair Housing Act.

Rent Control / Cap Status: No statewide rent control or statutory increase limit applies in Minnesota.

Local Ordinance Check: [[No applicable local rent control or just-cause ordinance / Minneapolis/St. Paul tenant protection rules apply, verified [[Date]]]]

3. Renewal terms, proposed rent, term, and other changes

The following terms will govern the tenancy beginning on the Effective Date unless the tenant provides timely written notice of non-renewal or the parties execute a new written lease.

Current Lease Terms
- Monthly Rent: [[Current Monthly Rent]]
- Lease Type / Term: [[Current Lease Type and End Date]]
- Additional Monthly Charges: [[Current Additional Charges, e.g. pet rent, parking, utilities]]
- Security Deposit on File: [[Current Security Deposit Amount]]

Proposed New Terms Effective [[Effective Date]]
- New Monthly Rent: [[New Monthly Rent]]
- New Lease Type / Term: [[New Lease Term, e.g. Month-to-Month or [[Lease Length]] Renewal]]
- New Lease Start Date: [[New Lease Start Date]]
- New Lease End Date (if fixed): [[New Lease End Date]]
- Changed Additional Charges: [[New or Unchanged Additional Charges or "None"]]
- Other Modified Conditions: [[Description of Any Other Changed Terms or "None"]]

Dollar Increase: [[Dollar Amount of Increase]] per month
Percentage Increase: [[Percentage Increase]]%

The tenant is not required to accept the new terms. If the tenant does not agree and the lease or law permits termination, the tenancy may end on the expiration of the current term or upon proper notice.

4. Tenant / landlord names, property address, current and new rent, effective date, service method

Property: [[Property Full Street Address, City, MN ZIP]]

Landlord / Authorized Agent
Name: [[Landlord Full Name or Management Company]]
Mailing Address: [[Landlord Mailing Address]]
Phone: [[Landlord Phone]]
Email: [[Landlord Email]]

Tenant(s)
Name(s): [[Tenant Full Name(s)]]
Current Address (if different): [[Current Tenant Mailing Address]]

Rent Summary
- Current Monthly Rent: [[Current Monthly Rent]]
- New Monthly Rent Effective [[Effective Date]]: [[New Monthly Rent]]
- Rent Due Date: [[Day of Month, e.g., 1st]]
- Payment Method: [[Payment Method and Address / Portal]]

Effective Date of New Rent / Terms: [[Effective Date]]

Service Method for This Notice (Minn. Stat. § 504B.135 and lease terms)
- Personal service on [[Delivery Date]] to [[Recipient Name]]
- First-class mail (or certified mail) postmarked [[Mail Date]], allow three days for receipt where applicable
- Other method permitted by lease: [[Describe or "N/A"]]

Proof of Service to Be Retained: [[Yes, copy of mail receipt / signed acknowledgment / personal delivery log]]

5. Method and proof of service details

Minnesota law and standard lease practice require that renewal and rent-change notices be delivered in a manner that provides reasonable proof of receipt.

Acceptable methods typically include:
- Personal delivery to the tenant at the premises.
- First-class mail to the tenant's last known address (add three days for delivery presumption in many contexts).
- Certified mail, return receipt requested (stronger proof).
- Posting on the door only if expressly permitted by the lease and followed by mail.

Landlord shall retain a copy of the notice and proof of service (mail receipt, delivery log, or tenant acknowledgment) for the duration of the tenancy plus any applicable statute of limitations.

Service Method Used for This Notice
- [[Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested, Tracking # [[Tracking Number]] ]]
- [[Personal Delivery on [[Delivery Date]] to [[Recipient Name]] ]]
- [[First-Class Mail postmarked [[Mail Date]] ]]
- [[Other Method Permitted by Lease or Law: [[Describe]]]]

6. References to existing lease and any local rules

This notice is issued pursuant to the terms of the Residential Lease Agreement dated [[Original Lease Date]] between Landlord and Tenant for the Premises at [[Property Full Address]] (the "Lease").

• All terms of the original Lease not expressly modified by this notice remain in full force and effect.
• If the Lease contains specific renewal, notice, or rent-adjustment provisions, those provisions control over general statutory defaults.
• No local rent-control ordinance applies unless noted above. Landlord has confirmed applicability of any Minneapolis, St. Paul, or other municipal tenant-protection rules on [[Date of Local Check]].

Governing Lease Reference: [[Lease Date and Parties]]

Any Addenda or Amendments to Lease: [[List or "None"]]

7. Tenant response / acceptance section

Tenant must respond in writing by the deadline stated if the tenant wishes to accept, negotiate, or provide notice of non-renewal.

Tenant Response Deadline: [[Response Deadline Date]] (recommended at least 7, 14 days before the Effective Date or as required by lease)

Tenant Response Options (check one and sign below)

☐ I accept the new monthly rent of [[New Monthly Rent]] and all other proposed terms effective [[Effective Date]]. I will continue the tenancy under the modified terms.

☐ I wish to negotiate different terms. I will contact Landlord in writing by [[Negotiation Response Date]].

☐ I will vacate the Premises on or before [[Lease Expiration or Termination Date]] in accordance with the Lease and Minnesota law. I understand that failure to vacate may result in holdover proceedings or eviction action.

Tenant Signature / Response
Tenant 1: ______________________________ Date: _____________
Printed Name: [[Tenant Full Name(s)]]

Tenant 2 (if applicable): ______________________________ Date: _____________
Printed Name: [[Tenant Full Name(s)]]

8. Signature / date block for landlord

Landlord / Authorized Agent

I certify that this notice has been prepared and served in accordance with the Lease and Minnesota law (Minn. Stat. Ch. 504B).

Signature: _______________________________ Date: [[Notice Date]]

Printed Name: [[Landlord Signatory Name]]

Title: [[Landlord / Property Manager / Authorized Agent]]

Company: [[Landlord or Management Company Name]]

Address: [[Landlord Mailing Address]]

Phone: [[Landlord Phone Number]]

Email: [[Landlord Email Address]]

9. Sample notice letter (with [[Token]] placeholders throughout)

MINNESOTA LEASE RENEWAL / RENT ADJUSTMENT NOTICE

[[Notice Date]]

[[Tenant Full Name(s)]]
[[Property Full Street Address]]
[[City]], MN [[ZIP Code]]

Re: Lease Renewal and Rent Adjustment, [[Property Full Address]]

Dear [[Tenant Full Name(s)]]:

Your current lease agreement for the above-referenced Premises is scheduled to [[expire on [[Lease Expiration Date]] / convert to month-to-month]].

This notice is to inform you that, effective [[Effective Date]], the monthly rent for the Premises will change from [[Current Monthly Rent]] to [[New Monthly Rent]] per month. All other terms of your lease will remain the same unless noted below:

• New lease term: [[Month-to-Month / New Fixed Term ending [[New End Date]]]]
• [[Any other specific change: e.g., "Pet rent will increase to $25/month" or "No other changes"]]

Minnesota law does not impose rent control or caps on rent increases. This adjustment reflects current market conditions and operating costs for the property.

Please review the attached detailed terms. If you wish to continue the tenancy under the new terms, sign and return one copy of this notice (or provide written acceptance) by [[Response Deadline Date]]. If you do not accept the new terms, please provide written notice of your intent to vacate by the deadline required under your lease or Minn. Stat. § 504B.135.

We value you as a tenant and hope you will choose to renew. Please contact [[Landlord Phone Number]] or [[Landlord Email Address]] with any questions.

Sincerely,

[[Landlord Full Name or Company]]
[[Landlord Mailing Address]]
[[Landlord Phone]] | [[Landlord Email]]

Acceptance / Response (detach and return)

I, [[Tenant Full Name(s)]], acknowledge receipt of this notice on [[Date Received]].

☐ Accept new rent and terms
☐ Will vacate by [[Date]]
☐ Wish to discuss

Signature: ______________________________ Date: _____________

10. Minnesota-specific legal notes and references

Important Minnesota Legal Notes

• This notice template is based on Minnesota Statutes Chapter 504B, particularly § 504B.135 (terminating tenancy at will / periodic), § 504B.144 (early renewal restriction), and § 504B.145 (restriction on automatic renewals of leases).
• Notice periods for month-to-month or tenancy-at-will must be at least one full rental period (or three months, whichever is less) unless the lease provides otherwise.
• Automatic renewal provisions of two months or more require specific advance notice (15, 30 days) directing attention to the clause.
• Landlords may not demand early renewal more than six months before expiration for leases longer than ten months.
• Retaliatory or discriminatory actions (including rent increases) are prohibited under Minn. Stat. § 504B.441 and the Minnesota Human Rights Act § 363A.
• Local rules in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and certain other cities may add just-cause, notice, or fee restrictions. Always verify current local law.
• Tenants may have additional rights under federal law (e.g., Servicemembers Civil Relief Act) or specific lease provisions.

Professional Advice Disclaimer

This is a template form only and does not constitute legal advice. Lease renewals, rent adjustments, and tenancy terminations involve important legal rights. Landlords and tenants should consult a licensed Minnesota attorney or a qualified property management professional familiar with current Minnesota law and any applicable local ordinances before using or responding to this notice. Requirements can change; verify against the current Minnesota Statutes and local rules as of the date of service.

Landlord Certification

I certify under penalty of perjury that the information in this notice is true and that I have a good-faith basis for the proposed changes.

Landlord Signature: _______________________________ Date: [[Notice Date]]

Printed Name: [[Landlord Full Name]]

11. Handling tenant responses, negotiations, and disputes

Landlords should document every communication. Common responses include acceptance, requests to negotiate, or notice to vacate. If the tenant does not respond and the notice was properly served, the tenancy may convert to the new terms (if accepted by conduct) or terminate per the lease or statute. For disputes, retain all proof of service and correspondence. Eviction proceedings require proper prior notice and may not be based on retaliation.

*Sources and references: Minn. Stat. §§ 504B.135, 504B.144, 504B.145 (as of 2026); Minnesota Attorney General Landlord-Tenant Handbook; Minnesota Revisor of Statutes revisor.mn.gov.*

> ⚠️ Template only, not legal or professional advice. Verify all statutory references and local requirements against current primary sources before use. All `[[Token Name]]` fields must be completed with accurate information.