Notice must be at least the rent interval or 3 months, whichever is less.
Why, and the exact law
From Minn. Stat. § 504B.135, read Oct 6, 2026.Show the law
“A tenancy at will may be terminated by either party by giving notice in writing. The time of the notice must be at least as long as the interval between the time rent is due or three months, whichever is less …”
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Minnesota lawIn force
Terminating Tenancy at Will (written notice)
Can my landlord make me move out?
No reason needed, just written notice.
Notice must be at least the rent interval or 3 months, whichever is less.
Who it covers
Covers: Applies only to tenancies at will, not fixed-term leases.
In force since
1999
The law, word for word
“A tenancy at will may be terminated by either party by giving notice in writing. The time of the notice must be at least as long as the interval between the time rent is due or three months, whichever is less …”
Minnesota eviction actions: grounds, retaliation defense, foreclosure and contract-for-deed notice
Can my landlord make me move out?
Only on listed grounds, not for revenge.
Foreclosed-property renters get at least 90 days' written notice to vacate.
In force since
1999
The law, word for word
“It is a defense to an action for recovery of premises following the alleged termination of a tenancy by notice to quit for the defendant to prove by a fair preponderance of the evidence that:”