Minnesota Notice to Vacate for Unlawful Destruction

Last Updated: March 3, 2023 by Marnie Snyder

Minnesota Notice to Vacate for Unlawful Destruction is an official eviction document delivered to the tenant for willfully or maliciously causing destruction to the premises. The tenant does not have the option to fix the violation and must move out by the termination date.

When to Use a Minnesota Notice to Vacate for Unlawful  Destruction

Use a Notice to Vacate for Unlawful Destruction to begin the eviction process in Minnesota if the tenant caused malicious or willful destruction to the premises.

If the above is not true, use one of the below forms to evict a tenant:

  • Notice to Quit for Unpaid Rent – If the tenant is late on rent (starting the day after it’s due), either in part or in full.
  • Notice to Comply or Vacate – If the tenant failed to maintain the premises in a clean and sanitary manner, violated rules with too many occupants at the premises or any other violations of the lease.
  • Notice to Vacate for Illegal Activity – If the tenant is involved in illegal drug activity, allowed prostitution, used a firearm unlawfully or stored stolen property on the premises.
  • 30 Day Notice to Vacate – If the tenant or landlord is terminating a rental agreement, such as a month-to-month or year-to-year lease. This letter may also be used for tenants with no written lease that pay rent monthly or for tenants with an expired lease.

How to Write a Minnesota Notice to Vacate for Unlawful Destruction

The Minnesota Notice to Vacate for Unlawful Destruction form shall be completed as follows:

  1. Write all adult tenants’ names (do not include minors);
  2. Fill in the complete address of the rental premises;
  3. Check the box to indicate destruction to the premises;
  4. Include the tenant’s balance due, if applicable;
  5. Enter the date the tenancy terminates;
  6. Include the date the notice is served;
  7. Landlord prints name and signs notice;
  8. Landlord includes address and phone number.

How to Serve a Minnesota Notice to Vacate for Unlawful Destruction

A landlord can deliver notices in Minnesota using any of the below acceptable methods:

  1. Handing the notice to the tenant in person;
  2. Handing the notice to a person of suitable age and discretion;
  3. 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.

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.

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