Minn. Stat. § 504B § 504B.251
RECORDING OF NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF LEASES.
Operative Text
Where a lease has been duly recorded, the county recorder must record a copy of the notice of cancellation or termination of the lease that has been presented for recording by the landlord, landlord's agent, or attorney. The notice must be accompanied by proof of service and an affidavit of the landlord or the landlord's agent or attorney stating that the tenant has not complied with the terms of the notice. This notice is prima facie evidence of the facts stated in it.
Under Minn. Stat. § 504B.251, when a lease has been officially recorded with the county, a landlord (or their agent or attorney) may also record a notice of cancellation or termination of that lease. To be accepted for recording, the notice must be accompanied by proof that it was properly served on the tenant and by an affidavit affirming that the tenant did not comply with the notice's terms. Once recorded, this notice carries the legal weight of prima facie evidence of the facts it contains.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Minn. Stat. § 504B.251 establishes a formal process for landlords who have recorded a lease and need to document its cancellation or termination in the public record. A compliant operator generally ensures that the notice of cancellation is accompanied by valid proof of service and a sworn affidavit — signed by the landlord, their agent, or their attorney — confirming the tenant's non-compliance before presenting the package to the county recorder. Maintaining complete and accurate documentation at each step supports the integrity of the recorded notice as prima facie evidence.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Minn. Stat. § 504B.251 gives tenants an important context to understand: if a landlord records a notice of cancellation or termination of a previously recorded lease, that recorded notice is treated as prima facie evidence of the facts it states, which can have consequences in legal proceedings. Tenants who believe a recorded notice contains inaccurate statements or was improperly served may have grounds to challenge those facts in court. Consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider can help tenants understand what options may be available when a notice has been recorded 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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