Minnesota Notice to Cure or Quit
Create a free Minnesota notice to cure or quit. Minnesota does not set a standard statutory period for this notice — confirm the requirement before serving. Fill in the details, preview it live, and download a PDF or email it.
Minnesota requirement
Minnesota does not set a standard statutory period for this notice — confirm the requirement before serving. Minnesota has no statutory cure-or-quit notice period for a breach of a lease covenant (other than the 14-day nonpayment notice). 504B.285 establishes grounds for eviction when a tenant holds over contrary to the conditions or covenants of the lease but requires no advance opportunity to remedy before filing. For a lease/covenant breach the landlord may file an eviction action directly under Minn. Stat. 504B.321, pleading the specific lease clause, the conduct constituting the breach, and the dates. There is no statewide mandated opportunity-to-cure window before filing, though a written lease may contractually require notice. Some local ordinances and manufactured-home-park law impose their own cure requirements.
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⚠ Minnesota does not set a standard statutory period for this notice — confirm the requirement before serving. Minnesota has no statutory cure-or-quit notice period for a breach of a lease covenant (other than the 14-day nonpayment notice). 504B.285 establishes grounds for eviction when a tenant holds over contrary to the conditions or covenants of the lease but requires no advance opportunity to remedy before filing. For a lease/covenant breach the landlord may file an eviction action directly under Minn. Stat. 504B.321, pleading the specific lease clause, the conduct constituting the breach, and the dates. There is no statewide mandated opportunity-to-cure window before filing, though a written lease may contractually require notice. Some local ordinances and manufactured-home-park law impose their own cure requirements.
Notice to Cure or Quit (Minnesota)
NOTICE TO CURE OR QUIT
Date of Notice: ________________
From (Landlord/Agent): [LANDLORD/AGENT NAME], [LANDLORD ADDRESS]
To: [TENANT NAME(S)], Tenant(s) in possession of: [PROPERTY ADDRESS]
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that you have violated the lease/rental agreement as follows: [describe the specific lease section and the facts/dates of the violation]. You are required to CORRECT (cure) this violation within the time required by law, OR to vacate and surrender possession of the property.
If you do not comply with this notice within the time stated, the landlord may begin legal proceedings to recover possession of the property under Minn. Stat. ch. 504B (Landlord and Tenant), esp. 504B.321 (complaint and summons; 14-day nonpayment notice, subd. 1a), 504B.291 (eviction for nonpayment; redemption), 504B.285 (eviction grounds), 504B.135 (terminating tenancy at will), 504B.332 (summons; how served).
Only a court can order you to move out. The landlord may NOT lock you out, remove your belongings, or shut off your utilities; doing so is illegal.
This notice is given without waiving, and the landlord expressly reserves, all other rights and remedies, including the right to recover unpaid rent and damages.
How this notice may be served: The eviction summons and complaint must be served at least seven days before the court appearance (Minn. Stat. 504B.332; former 504B.331 was repealed by 2024 Minn. Laws ch. 118 sec. 31 and service requirements consolidated in 504B.332). Personal service is the primary method. If personal service fails, residential evictions require at least two personal-service attempts on different days, with at least one attempt between 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.; the plaintiff may then serve by posting on the entry/door of the tenant's individual unit AND mailing a copy to the tenant's last known address at least seven days before the appearance, with supporting affidavits filed at least three days before the appearance. The separate 14-day pre-eviction nonpayment notice (504B.321 subd. 1a) is satisfied by personal delivery or first-class mail to the tenant at the leased premises.
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[LANDLORD/AGENT NAME] — Landlord / Authorized Agent
[LANDLORD ADDRESS]
Date: ________________
PROOF OF SERVICE
I served this notice on the tenant(s) on ____________ (date).
Method of service (use a method permitted in your state — see the service note above):
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________ Date: ____________
Signature of person serving the notice
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Self-help template, not legal advice. You cannot remove a tenant yourself — serve a proper notice and, if needed, file in court. Confirm Minnesota and local rules first.
Minnesota Notice to Cure or Quit Rules
A Notice to Cure or Quit is used when a tenant has violated the lease in a way that can be fixed (a "curable" breach), such as an unauthorized pet or occupant. It gives the tenant a set number of days to correct the problem or move out.
Minnesota does not set a standard statutory period for this notice — confirm the requirement before serving. Minnesota has no statutory cure-or-quit notice period for a breach of a lease covenant (other than the 14-day nonpayment notice). 504B.285 establishes grounds for eviction when a tenant holds over contrary to the conditions or covenants of the lease but requires no advance opportunity to remedy before filing. For a lease/covenant breach the landlord may file an eviction action directly under Minn. Stat. 504B.321, pleading the specific lease clause, the conduct constituting the breach, and the dates. There is no statewide mandated opportunity-to-cure window before filing, though a written lease may contractually require notice. Some local ordinances and manufactured-home-park law impose their own cure requirements. The notice is served under Minn. Stat. ch. 504B (Landlord and Tenant), esp. 504B.321 (complaint and summons; 14-day nonpayment notice, subd. 1a), 504B.291 (eviction for nonpayment; redemption), 504B.285 (eviction grounds), 504B.135 (terminating tenancy at will), 504B.332 (summons; how served).
How to Serve a Notice to Cure or Quit in Minnesota
The eviction summons and complaint must be served at least seven days before the court appearance (Minn. Stat. 504B.332; former 504B.331 was repealed by 2024 Minn. Laws ch. 118 sec. 31 and service requirements consolidated in 504B.332). Personal service is the primary method. If personal service fails, residential evictions require at least two personal-service attempts on different days, with at least one attempt between 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.; the plaintiff may then serve by posting on the entry/door of the tenant's individual unit AND mailing a copy to the tenant's last known address at least seven days before the appearance, with supporting affidavits filed at least three days before the appearance. The separate 14-day pre-eviction nonpayment notice (504B.321 subd. 1a) is satisfied by personal delivery or first-class mail to the tenant at the leased premises. A defective notice or improper service can get an eviction dismissed.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many days is a Minnesota notice to cure or quit?
Minnesota does not set a standard statutory period for this notice — confirm the requirement before serving. Minnesota has no statutory cure-or-quit notice period for a breach of a lease covenant (other than the 14-day nonpayment notice). 504B.285 establishes grounds for eviction when a tenant holds over contrary to the conditions or covenants of the lease but requires no advance opportunity to remedy before filing. For a lease/covenant breach the landlord may file an eviction action directly under Minn. Stat. 504B.321, pleading the specific lease clause, the conduct constituting the breach, and the dates. There is no statewide mandated opportunity-to-cure window before filing, though a written lease may contractually require notice. Some local ordinances and manufactured-home-park law impose their own cure requirements.
What happens after I serve the notice?
If the tenant does not comply by the deadline, you can file an eviction case in Minnesota court. Only a court order, enforced by a sheriff or constable, can remove the tenant.
Can I email or download the notice?
Yes — fill in the form above, then download the PDF or email a copy to yourself. Serve it on the tenant using a method Minnesota allows.
Disclaimer
This Minnesota notice to cure or quit generator is a self-help tool for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Confirm Minnesota and local requirements before serving.
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