Minnesota Notice to Vacate

A legally compliant notice to vacate or terminate tenancy under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 504B, including Minn. Stat. § 504B.135 for tenancies at will and periodic tenancies, and related provisions governing eviction prerequisites. Use the correct notice type and timing based on the reason for termination and the nature of the tenancy.

All user-provided information is tokenized using `[[Token Name]]` placeholders. Minnesota requires proper prior written notice before a landlord may commence an eviction action (unlawful detainer). Notice periods, service methods, and cure opportunities are governed by statute and the lease.

Notice Type Selection Guide

Select and complete ONLY the applicable section. Using an incorrect notice type or insufficient notice period may invalidate the notice and delay or prevent recovery of possession.

> Important, computing deadlines and service: Minnesota uses calendar days for most notice periods under § 504B.135. Notice must be received at least one full rental period before the intended termination date for periodic tenancies. If served by mail, add three (3) days for delivery in many contexts. Do not count the day of service. The notice must be in writing and properly served. Sheriff eviction filing requires prior proper notice and expiration of the notice period.

NOTICE TO VACATE / TERMINATION OF TENANCY ### (Minnesota Statutes Chapter 504B, Landlord and Tenant)

Date of Notice: [[Date of Notice]]

FROM (Sending Party, Landlord / Authorized Agent):
[[Sender Full Name or Company]]
[[Sender Mailing Address]]
[[Sender City]], MN [[Sender ZIP Code]]
Phone: [[Sender Phone Number]]
Email: [[Sender Email Address]]

TO (Receiving Party):
[[Recipient Full Name(s)]]
AND ALL OTHER OCCUPANTS
of the premises located at:
[[Rental Property Address]], [[City]], Minnesota [[ZIP Code]] (the "Premises")

RE: Tenancy at the Premises, [[Describe Tenancy: month-to-month / periodic / tenancy at will / fixed term ending [[Lease End Date]]]]

Tenancy Commencement Date (approximate): [[Tenancy Start Date]]

Current Monthly Rent: [[Current Monthly Rent]], -

*(Select and complete ONLY the section(s) that apply. Strike through or delete inapplicable sections.)*, -

OPTION A, NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF MONTH-TO-MONTH OR TENANCY AT WILL *(Minn. Stat. § 504B.135, No-Cause Termination)*, -

NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF TENANCY

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 504B.135, your tenancy at will / month-to-month tenancy for the Premises described above is hereby TERMINATED, effective at the end of the rental period that falls at least one full rental period (or three months, whichever is less) after proper receipt of this notice.

Tenancy Termination / Vacate Date: [[Termination Date, must be the last day of a full rental period at least one rental period after receipt]]

You are required to vacate and surrender possession of the Premises in clean condition, with all personal belongings removed and all keys returned, no later than 11:59 p.m. on [[Termination Date]].

On or before the Termination Date, please:

1. Remove all personal property from the Premises.

2. Return all keys, garage-door openers, mailbox keys, access fobs, and any other devices to [[Landlord Name or Authorized Agent]] at [[Return Location / Address]].

3. Leave the Premises clean and in good condition, reasonable wear and tear excepted.

4. Provide a forwarding address in writing for any security deposit accounting.

Failure to vacate by the Termination Date may result in an eviction action under Minn. Stat. § 504B.285 et seq. without further notice., -

OPTION B, 14-DAY NOTICE FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT (PAY OR VACATE) *(Common practice under Minn. Stat. Chapter 504B for nonpayment; see also § 504B.291)*, -

14-DAY NOTICE TO PAY RENT OR VACATE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that you are in default of your obligation to pay rent for the Premises. As of the date of this notice, the amount of rent due and unpaid is [[Total Rent Due Amount]], for the period(s) [[Describe months or dates due]].

YOU MUST, within fourteen (14) days after receipt of this notice, either:

(a) Pay the full amount of rent due, plus any lawful late fees if applicable, to [[Landlord Name or Payment Address / Portal]], or

(b) Vacate the Premises.

Payment Deadline: [[Payment Deadline Date, 14 days after receipt]]

Amount Due: [[Total Amount Due including any itemized fees]]

If you fail to pay the rent due or vacate within the 14-day period, Landlord will commence eviction proceedings to recover possession, unpaid rent, damages, and costs as permitted by Minnesota law.

This notice does not waive Landlord's right to pursue all available remedies., -

OPTION C, NOTICE TO CURE LEASE VIOLATION OR VACATE *(For remediable breaches per lease and Minn. Stat. § 504B.171 / 504B.285)*, -

NOTICE TO CURE OR VACATE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that you have violated the terms of your lease / Minnesota law as follows:

Description of Violation: [[Specific description of the lease violation or unlawful activity, with dates if applicable]]

Required Cure: [[Describe the specific action required to cure, e.g. "Remove unauthorized occupant by [date]", "Cease noise disturbances after 10 p.m.", "Repair or pay for damage to [[item]]"]]

You must cure the violation within [[Cure Period, e.g. 7 / 14]] days after receipt of this notice. If the violation is not cured within the cure period, you must vacate the Premises by [[Vacate Date]].

If you fail to cure or vacate, Landlord may commence eviction proceedings., -

OPTION D, UNCONDITIONAL NOTICE TO VACATE (MATERIAL OR REPEAT BREACH) *(No cure period; for serious or repeat violations per lease and § 504B.285)*, -

UNCONDITIONAL NOTICE TO VACATE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that due to the following material breach(es) of the lease or Minnesota law, your tenancy is terminated and you must vacate the Premises immediately or by the date specified:

Grounds: [[Describe the material breach, repeat violation within 6 months, unlawful activity, or other statutory ground under § 504B.285]]

Vacate Deadline: [[Vacate Date]]

You must remove all personal property and return possession by the deadline. Failure to vacate will result in eviction action., -

Service of Notice, Minnesota Requirements

Minn. Stat. § 504B.135 and related provisions, together with court rules and lease terms, require proper service. Acceptable methods generally include:

• Personal delivery to the tenant or a person of suitable age and discretion at the premises.
• Leaving a copy at the tenant's dwelling unit with a person of suitable age and discretion.
• Mailing by first-class or certified mail to the tenant at the premises or last known address (add three days for deemed receipt in many contexts).
• Posting on the door in some cases when combined with mailing, if permitted.

Landlord should use a method that creates a record of delivery and retain proof (affidavit of service, certified mail receipt, signed acknowledgment, or witness statement).

Service Method Used for This Notice
- [[Personal Delivery on [[Delivery Date]] to [[Recipient Name or "Tenant or Occupant of Suitable Age"]] ]]
- [[Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested, Tracking # [[Tracking Number]], mailed [[Mail Date]] ]]
- [[First-Class Mail to Premises, postmarked [[Mail Date]] ]]
- [[Posted on Door on [[Date]] + Mailed same day (if permitted)]]
- [[Other Method: [[Describe]]]]

Proof of Service Attached or to be Retained: [[Yes, affidavit / mail receipt / signed acknowledgment / delivery log]]

Additional Required Information and Disclosures

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

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

Tenant(s) / Occupants
Name(s): [[Tenant Full Name(s)]]
Any Known Other Occupants: [[List or "Unknown"]]

Lease Reference
Original Lease Date: [[Lease Date or "Oral / Month-to-Month"]]
Governing Lease Terms: [[Reference specific lease sections if any]]

Amount of Rent (if applicable to this notice): [[Monthly Rent Amount or N/A]]

Security Deposit on File: [[Amount or "To be accounted after vacate"]]

Tenant Response and Rights

Tenant may respond in writing to dispute the notice, request clarification, or (where applicable) cure the default. Tenants have rights under Minnesota law, including protections against retaliatory eviction (Minn. Stat. § 504B.441), protections for victims of domestic violence (§ 504B.206), and rights to proper accounting of security deposits upon termination (§ 504B.178).

If this is a nonpayment notice, timely payment within the cure period will preserve the tenancy (subject to any additional lawful fees).

Signature / Certification

Landlord / Authorized Agent Certification

I certify that this notice is issued in good faith, that the facts stated are true to the best of my knowledge, and that service will be effected in accordance with Minnesota law and the lease.

Signature: _______________________________ Date: [[Notice Date]]

Printed Name: [[Landlord Signatory Name]]

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

Company: [[Landlord or Management Company Name]]

Sample Notice Letter Format

MINNESOTA NOTICE TO VACATE

[[Notice Date]]

[[Tenant Full Name(s)]]
[[AND ALL OTHER OCCUPANTS]]
[[Rental Property Full Address]]
[[City]], MN [[ZIP Code]]

Re: Notice to Vacate / Terminate Tenancy at [[Rental Property Address]]

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

You are hereby notified that your tenancy at the above Premises is terminated effective [[Termination / Vacate Date]] for the following reason(s):

[[Select and insert: "Termination of month-to-month tenancy pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 504B.135." OR "Failure to pay rent in the amount of [[amount]] due for [[periods]]. You have 14 days to pay or vacate." OR "Material breach of lease: [[describe]]. You must cure by [[date]] or vacate."]]

You must vacate the Premises and return all keys and access devices to [[Landlord or Agent]] at [[Return Address]] no later than 11:59 p.m. on [[Vacate Date]].

If you fail to vacate, Landlord will initiate eviction proceedings in the appropriate court to recover possession, unpaid amounts, and costs.

Sincerely,

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

Minnesota-Specific Legal Notes and References

Important Minnesota Legal Notes

• Minn. Stat. § 504B.135 controls termination of tenancies at will and periodic tenancies: notice must be at least as long as the rent interval or three months, whichever is less. Notice must be written.
• For month-to-month tenancies, the vacate date must typically fall at the end of a rental period.
• Proper prior notice is a prerequisite to filing an eviction action under Minn. Stat. § 504B.285 and § 504B.321 et seq.
• For nonpayment, landlords commonly use a 14-day pay-or-vacate notice; confirm current statutory or case law requirements and any lease-specific provisions.
• Service must create a record. Personal delivery, certified mail, or first-class mail (with proof) are standard.
• Retaliatory eviction is prohibited. A tenant may not be evicted for complaining about habitability or exercising legal rights (§ 504B.441).
• Victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking have early termination rights under § 504B.206 upon proper documentation.
• Security deposit must be returned or accounted for within 21 days (or as otherwise provided) after termination and tenant vacating, with itemized deductions (§ 504B.178).
• Local ordinances in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and other cities may impose additional notice, just-cause, or procedural requirements. Verify before proceeding.

Professional Advice Disclaimer

This is a template form only and does not constitute legal advice. Eviction and tenancy termination involve strict procedural requirements and significant legal consequences. Landlords and tenants should consult a licensed Minnesota attorney, legal aid organization, or qualified property management professional familiar with current Minnesota Statutes Chapter 504B and any applicable local rules before serving or responding to a notice. Requirements can change; always verify against primary sources as of the date of service.

Landlord Certification

I certify under penalty of perjury that the statements in this notice are true and that I have a good-faith basis for this action.

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

Printed Name: [[Landlord Full Name]]

*Sources: Minn. Stat. §§ 504B.135, 504B.285, 504B.291, 504B.178, 504B.441, 504B.206 (as of 2026); Minnesota Revisor of Statutes (revisor.mn.gov); Minnesota Attorney General Landlord and Tenant Handbook.*

> ⚠️ Template only, not legal or professional advice. Figures, notice periods, and procedures must be verified for the specific tenancy and current law. All `[[Token Name]]` fields must be completed accurately. Consult qualified professionals before use.