MN SF4089

Landlords must provide written notice to residential tenants specifying eviction allegations before filing suit for material breach of lease or nonpayment of rent.

Notice for nonpayment cases must include total amount due and specific accounting of unpaid rent versus other unpaid charges under the lease.

Landlord must deliver notice personally or by mail to the tenant at the leased premises address and must attach a copy to the complaint.

Tenant has 14 days from notice delivery to cure the alleged breach or delinquency before landlord may file complaint.

Courts must dismiss any eviction action filed in violation of notice requirements and expunge the record upon tenant request.