Notice requirements for an eviction action for nonpayment of rent amended.

Housing

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: Agbaje, Rehrauer, Lee, F., Hussein, Long, Xiong
Last action: 2026-03-25
Official status: Author added Xiong
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Updated Notice Requirements for Rent Non-Payment Evictions

The bill changes the notice requirements that landlords must follow before evicting tenants who haven't paid rent.

What This Bill Does

Landlords must give written notice to tenants before starting an eviction process for non-payment of rent.
The notice must include details like total amount due, breakdown of charges, and contact information for paying rent.
It informs tenants about their right to seek legal help and provides resources for finding free or low-cost assistance.
Landlords have 30 days to wait after giving the notice before they can start an eviction process unless local rules say otherwise.

Who It Names or Affects

Tenants who are behind on rent
Landlords of residential properties

Terms To Know

Eviction action: A legal process where a landlord tries to remove a tenant from their rental property.
Nonpayment of rent: When a tenant does not pay the agreed-upon amount for renting a place on time.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill only applies to eviction actions starting on or after July 1, 2026.
Local government rules may have different notice periods longer than 30 days.

Bill History

2026-03-25 House
Author added Xiong
2026-03-18 House
Author added Long
2026-02-19 House
Authors added Rehrauer; Lee, F.; and Hussein
2026-02-17 House
Introduction and first reading, referred to Housing Finance and Policy

Official Summary Text

Notice requirements for an eviction action for nonpayment of rent amended.

Current Bill Text

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A bill for an act

relating to housing; amending the notice requirements for an eviction action for

nonpayment of rent; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 504B.321,

subdivision 1a.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 504B.321, subdivision 1a, is amended to read:

Subd. 1a.

Written notice for nonpayment of rent.

(a) Before bringing an eviction

action alleging nonpayment of rent or other unpaid financial obligation in violation of the

lease, a landlord must provide written notice to the residential tenant specifying the basis

for future eviction action. The notice must include:

(1) the total amount due;

(2) a specific accounting of the amount of the total due from unpaid rent, late fees, and

other charges under the lease;

(3) the name and address of the person authorized to receive rent and fees on behalf of

the landlord;

(4) the following statement: "You have the right to seek legal help. If you can't afford

a lawyer, free legal help may be available. Contact Legal Aid or visit www.LawHelpMN.org

to know your rights and find your local Legal Aid office.";

(5) the following statement: "To apply for financial help, contact your local county or

Tribal social services office, apply online at MNBenefits.mn.gov or call the United Way

toll-free information line by dialing 2-1-1 or 800-543-7709."; and

(6) the following statement: "Your landlord can file an eviction case if you do not pay

the total amount due or move out within 14 days from the date of this notice. Some local

governments may have an eviction notice period longer than 14 days."

(b) The landlord or an agent of the landlord must deliver the notice personally or by first

class mail to the residential tenant at the address of the leased premises.

(c) If the residential tenant fails to correct the rent delinquency within
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days of the

delivery or mailing of the notice, or the number of days required by a local government rule

or law if the notice period prior to an eviction required by the local government is longer

than
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days, or fails to vacate, then the landlord may bring an eviction action under

subdivision 1 based on nonpayment of rent.

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EFFECTIVE DATE.

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This section applies to eviction actions brought on or after July

1, 2026.

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