Saint Paul, Minn., Legis. Code ch. 193 § 193.04
Written notice for nonpayment of rent
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(a) Before bringing an eviction action alleging nonpayment of rent or other unpaid financial obligation in violation of the rental agreement, a landlord must provide written notice to the tenant specifying the basis for future eviction action. The notice must include: (1) The total amount due; (2) A specific accounting of the amount of the total due from unpaid rent, late fees, and other charges under the rental agreement; (3) The name and address of the person or online location authorized to receive rent and fees on behalf of the landlord; (4) The following statement: "You have the right to seek legal help. If you can't afford a lawyer, free legal help may be available. Contact Legal Aid or visit www.LawHelpMN.org to know your rights and find your local Legal Aid office."; (5) The following statement: "To apply for financial help, contact your local county or Tribal social services office, apply online at MNBenefits.mn.gov or call the United Way toll-free information line by dialing 2-1-1 or 800-543-7709."; and (6) The following statement: "Your landlord can file an eviction case if you do not pay the total amount due or move out within thirty (30) days from the date of this notice." (b) The landlord or an agent of the landlord must deliver the notice personally or by first class mail to the residential tenant at the address of the leased premises. (c) If the residential tenant fails to correct the rent delinquency within thirty (30) days of the delivery or mailing of the notice or fails to vacate, then the landlord may bring an eviction action under Minn. Stat. § 504B.321 based on nonpayment of rent. (d) The thirty (30) day notice period identified in Sections 193.04 (a)(6) and 193.04 (c) is temporarily increased from 30 days to 60 days from May 14, 2026, until December 31, 2026. Recipients of notices issued on December 31, 2026 will have 60 days from December 31, 2026 to act on the notice.
Saint Paul Legislative Code ch. 193 § 193.04 establishes that before a landlord can file an eviction case based on nonpayment of rent or other unpaid charges, they must first deliver a written notice to the tenant that itemizes the total amount owed, identifies where payment can be made, and includes specific statements about legal help and financial assistance resources. The tenant then has a window—generally 30 days, or 60 days for notices issued between May 14, 2026 and December 31, 2026—to either pay the full amount due or vacate before an eviction action may proceed. This notice requirement is a mandatory procedural step, not merely a courtesy, and its absence or deficiency can affect the validity of any subsequent eviction proceeding.
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Operators subject to Saint Paul Legislative Code ch. 193 § 193.04 generally ensure that every nonpayment-related notice is fully compliant before initiating any eviction action, because a deficient notice can undermine the legal basis for proceeding. A compliant notice includes a precise breakdown of all amounts owed (rent, late fees, and other charges), the name and address or online location for receiving payment, and all three required statutory statements verbatim—covering legal help, financial assistance, and the eviction timeline. Landlords also confirm that delivery is made personally or by first-class mail to the leased premises, and they account for the temporary 60-day cure period that applies to notices issued between May 14, 2026 and December 31, 2026.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Saint Paul Legislative Code ch. 193 § 193.04, tenants have a right to receive a written notice that fully itemizes what is owed and includes information about free legal help and financial assistance before any eviction case for nonpayment can be filed against them. If a landlord skips this notice or the notice is missing required elements—such as the itemized accounting or the mandatory statements—that procedural defect may be raised as a defense in an eviction proceeding. Tenants who believe a notice is deficient or who need help understanding their options can contact Legal Aid, visit www.LawHelpMN.org, or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general information about their rights under this provision.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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