MN SF3851

Increases the maximum stay period for writs of recovery of premises and orders to vacate from 7 days to 15 days in eviction cases

The extended stay period does not apply to evictions involving drug-related criminal activity, tenant behavior that seriously endangers other residents' safety, or intentional serious property damage

Courts may only stay expedited writs (in certain criminal forfeiture-related evictions) if written findings specify extraordinary and exigent circumstances, with the maximum stay increased from 7 to 15 days

The stay provision does not apply when the court has issued a default judgment against the tenant

Effective August 1, 2026, and applies to eviction actions pending on or after that date