A Minnesota lease termination notice is a document which officially announces the upcoming end of a rental tenancy. Either a landlord or tenant may give notice, in most cases at least 30 days in advance.
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 terminates a week-to-week lease, or a situation without a written lease where the tenant pays rent weekly. The non-terminating party must receive the notice at least seven (7) calendar days before the termination date.
Minnesota 30 Day Notice To Vacate
A Minnesota 30 Day Notice To Vacate terminates a rental agreement, such as a month-to-month or year-to-year lease, as well as an expired lease or situations without a written lease where the tenant pays rent monthly. The non-terminating party must receive notice at least thirty (30) calendar days before the termination date.
Minnesota 60 Day Notice To Vacate
A Minnesota 60 Day Notice To Vacate provides notice of non-renewal for a fixed-term lease. The non-renewing party must receive notice at least sixty (60) calendar days before the termination date.
Minnesota 90 Day Notice To Vacate
A Minnesota 90 Day Notice To Vacate terminates a quarterly lease agreement, and situations without a written lease where the tenant pays rent quarterly. The non-terminating party must receive notice at least ninety (90) calendar days before the termination date.
How To Write a Lease Termination Notice in Minnesota
To ensure the legal compliance of a lease termination notice:
- Use the full name of the receiving party, and address of record, if known
- Specify the termination date of the lease or tenancy
- Fill in the full address of the rental premises
- Provide updated/current address and phone number information
- Print name and sign the notice
- Complete the certificate of service by indicating the date and method of notice delivery, along with printed name and signature
It is easy to lose an otherwise justified legal action because of improper notice. Check carefully to ensure enough time after notice is delivered, not when it’s sent.
How To Calculate Expiration Date in Minnesota
The “clock” for a lease termination notice starts “ticking” the day after the notice gets delivered (served). For example, to give at least 30 days of notice and terminate a tenancy as of June 30th, delivery of the termination letter must be no later than May 31st.
In most jurisdictions, if the last day of a notice period is a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, the period continues to run until the end of the next day that is not a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday.
Notice served in person after 5:00 p.m. Minnesota time extends the allowed notice period by one (1) calendar day.
How To Serve a Lease Termination Notice in Minnesota
Minnesota landlords and tenants may deliver a lease termination notice using any of these methods:
- Hand delivery to the other party
- Hand delivery to a person of suitable age who can accept the notice on behalf of the other party
- Delivery by registered or certified mail
Mailed notice extends the notice period by three (3) calendar days, to account for variable 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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