MN HF1972

Landlord may terminate a tenancy at will for nonpayment of rent by giving 14 days written notice to quit, with the strikethrough language removing prior provisions about notice intervals.

Before filing an eviction action for nonpayment of rent, landlord must provide written notice to tenant specifying the total amount due, itemized breakdown of unpaid rent/fees/charges, and contact information for rent payment.

Written notice must include disclaimer about low-income tenant eligibility for county financial assistance, information on accessing legal and financial assistance through Law Help and Minnesota 211 resources, and statement that eviction action may follow if tenant fails to pay or vacate within 14 days.

Notice must be delivered personally or by first class mail to the tenant at the leased premises; failure to provide required notice results in court dismissal without prejudice and expungement of eviction case file.

Receipt of eviction notice constitutes an emergency situation for purposes of financial assistance eligibility, and landlord must cooperate with tenant's county assistance application by providing documentation and accepting partial rent payments or escrow arrangements.