A Minnesota lease termination notice form is an official legal document provided to either the tenant or the landlord informing them that the tenancy is ending. If rent is paid monthly, then at least 30 days notice must be provided before the tenancy can end.
Types of Minnesota Lease Termination Notice Forms
| Notice Form | Lease Type |
| 7 Day Notice to Vacate | Weekly |
| 30 Day Notice to Vacate | Monthly / Yearly |
| 60 Day Notice to Vacate | Non-Renewal of Lease |
| 90 Day Notice to Vacate | Quarterly |
Minnesota 7 Day Notice to Vacate
A Minnesota 7 Day Notice to Vacate is an official form used by either party to terminate a week-to-week lease. This notice may also be used for tenants with no written lease that pay rent weekly. There is no option to continue the arrangement and the tenancy will end within seven (7) calendar days.
Minnesota 30 Day Notice to Vacate
A Minnesota 30 Day Notice to Vacate is an official lease termination letter served by the landlord or the tenant to terminate a rental agreement, such as a month-to-month or year-to-year lease. This notice may also be used for tenants that do not have a written lease that pay rent monthly or for tenants with an expired lease. The letter must be provided at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the end of the following rental period or expiration of the lease.
Minnesota 60 Day Notice to Vacate
A Minnesota 60 Day Notice to Vacate is an official lease termination letter used by either party as a notice of non-renewal of the lease. The letter must be delivered at least sixty (60) calendar days before the end of the lease term.
Minnesota 90 Day Notice to Vacate
A Minnesota 90 Day Notice to Vacate is an official lease termination letter used by the landlord or the tenant to terminate a quarterly lease agreement. This notice may also be used for tenants that do not have a written lease that pay rent quarterly. The notice must be provided at least ninety (90) calendar days prior to the expiration of the lease.
How to Write a Lease Termination Notice in Minnesota
For a lease termination notice to be legally compliant:
- State who the legal letter is addressed to (use full name of the receiving party).
- Include the termination date of the lease or tenancy.
- Fill in the full address of the rental premises.
- For tenants, provide your new address and an updated phone number.
- Sign the notice and print your name.
- For landlords, include contact information, such as address and phone number.
- Complete the certificate of service by indicating the date and method of notice delivery along with printed name and signature.
Without this information on the lease termination notice, a judge may not be able to proceed with legal action.
How to Calculate Expiration Date in Minnesota
A lease termination letter takes effect the day after it is served. Lease termination letters must be delivered at least the legally required number of calendar days in advance of the termination date. For example, with a month-to-month lease, to terminate the tenancy on June 30th, the letter must be served by either party before June 1st.
If the last day of the notice period falls on a weekend or legal holiday, then the notice period will not officially expire until the end of the following judicial day (a day when the courthouse is open).
If the notice is served in person and accomplished after 5:00 p.m. local Minnesota time on the day of service, add one (1) calendar day to the prescribed notice period.
How to Serve a Lease Termination Notice in Minnesota
A landlord or tenant can deliver notices in Minnesota using any of the below acceptable methods:
- Handing the notice to the other party in person;
- Handing the notice to a person who can accept the letter on behalf of the other party;
- Mailing the notice by registered or certified mail with a return receipt.
When sending the notice by registered or certified mail, add three (3) calendar days to the notice period to account for variability in post office delivery times.
Sources
- 1 MN Stat § 504B.135
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A tenancy at will may be terminated by either party by giving notice in writing. The time of the notice must be at least as long as the interval between the time rent is due or three months, whichever is less.
Source Link - 2 Minnesota Court Rules of Civil Procedure - Rule 4.03
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Upon an Individual. Upon an individual by delivering a copy to the individual personally or by leaving a copy at the individual’s usual place of abode with some person of suitable age and discretion then residing therein.
Source Link - 3 Minnesota Attorney General - Landlord/Tenant Laws
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The notice must be given either by personal service or by registered or certified mail.
Source Link - 4 Minnesota Court Rules of Civil Procedure - Rule 6.01(e)
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Additional Time After Service by Mail or Service Late in Day. Whenever a party has the right or is required to do some act or take some proceedings within a prescribed period after the service of a notice or other document upon the party, and the notice or document is served upon the party by United States Mail, 3 days shall be added to the prescribed period.
Source Link - 5 Minnesota Court Rules of Civil Procedure - Rule 6.01(e)
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If service is made by any means other than United States Mail and accomplished after 5:00 p.m. local Minnesota time on the day of service, 1 additional day shall be added to the prescribed period.
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