Legal and tenant help in Minnesota
The short answer
Since January 1, 2024, Minnesota landlords must give a 14 day written notice with the amount owed before filing an eviction for unpaid rent. Call the HOME Line tenant hotline at 612 728 5767.
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The 14 day notice
HOME Line says that for evictions filed on or after January 1, 2024, landlords must give a 14 day written notice that states the amount owed before filing for unpaid rent. Some cities have stronger rules.
Official page: homelinemn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/HOME-Line-2023-Legislative-Summary-v4.pdf
Tenant hotline and legal aid
- HOME Line tenant hotline: 612 728 5767.
- Minnesota legal aid: find help near you at mylegalaid.org.
- LawHelpMN has guides and forms.
- Minnesota courts have Self Help Centers for people without a lawyer.
Official pages: homelinemn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/HOME-Line-2023-Legislative-Summary-v4.pdf, mylegalaid.org/get-legal-help, mncourts.gov/help-topics/landlords/faqs
Fair housing
The Minnesota Department of Human Rights takes discrimination complaints. You can also file with HUD.
Official pages: mn.gov/mdhr, hud.gov/fairhousing
More help in Minnesota
Sources last checked October 27, 2026. If something has changed, please tell us so we can fix it.
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