{"id":120,"date":"2026-07-09T17:33:47","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T22:33:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/helpful-insights.com\/index.php\/minnesota-eviction-law-sources-legal-references\/"},"modified":"2026-07-09T17:33:47","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T22:33:47","slug":"minnesota-eviction-law-sources-legal-references","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/helpful-insights.com\/index.php\/minnesota-eviction-law-sources-legal-references\/","title":{"rendered":"Minnesota Eviction Law \u2014 Sources &#038; Legal References"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This page documents the legal sources, government statutes, and official resources used in our Minnesota property owner guides on helpful-insights.com. All information published on this site regarding eviction law, tenant rights, and unauthorized occupant removal is grounded in official Minnesota law and verified government sources.<\/p>\n<h2>Minnesota Statutes \u2014 Chapter 504B (Landlord and Tenant)<\/h2>\n<p>Minnesota Chapter 504B is the primary body of law governing landlord-tenant relationships, eviction proceedings, and the rights of property owners and occupants in the state. The following statutes are directly referenced in our guides:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/504B\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Minnesota Statutes Chapter 504B \u2014 Full Text<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 The complete chapter covering all landlord-tenant law in Minnesota, including lease requirements, tenant rights, eviction procedures, and property owner obligations.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/504B.281\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Minn. Stat. 504B.281 \u2014 Forcible Entry and Unlawful Detainer Prohibited<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 Establishes that no person may make forcible entry into real property. The legal basis for why self-help evictions are prohibited in Minnesota.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/504B.285\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Minn. Stat. 504B.285 \u2014 Eviction Actions; Grounds<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 Defines the legal grounds upon which a landlord or property owner may bring an eviction action in Minnesota District Court.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/504B.291\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Minn. Stat. 504B.291 \u2014 Eviction Action for Nonpayment of Rent<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 Governs eviction proceedings based on a tenant&#8217;s failure to pay rent, including the redemption process.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/504B.301\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Minn. Stat. 504B.301 \u2014 Eviction Action for Unlawful Detention<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 The core statute authorizing eviction of a person who has unlawfully or forcibly occupied real property or unlawfully retains possession. This is the primary legal tool for removing unauthorized occupants in Minnesota.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/504B.321\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Minn. Stat. 504B.321 \u2014 Complaint and Summons<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 Governs how an eviction action is filed in District Court, including required content of the complaint and hearing timelines (not less than 7 nor more than 14 days from issuance of summons).<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/504B.345\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Minn. Stat. 504B.345 \u2014 Judgment; Execution (Writ of Recovery)<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 Governs the issuance of the Writ of Recovery, the court order that directs the county sheriff to remove an occupant and restore possession to the property owner.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Official Minnesota Government Resources<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 The official source for all Minnesota statutes and session laws. All statute citations on this site link directly to this resource.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mncourts.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Minnesota Judicial Branch \u2014 mncourts.gov<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 Official Minnesota Courts website. Find your county District Court, eviction forms, filing fees, and court procedures.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawhelpmn.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>LawHelpMN.org<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 Free legal information and referrals to Legal Aid offices across Minnesota. If you cannot afford an attorney, this is your first call.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>About This Site<\/h2>\n<p>Helpful-Insights.com is published by Brian Miller, a licensed Minnesota building contractor (License BC807514) and property owner based in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. The content on this site is drawn from firsthand experience with Minnesota property law, including a real unauthorized occupant removal case in Otter Tail County.<\/p>\n<p>All legal content on this site is reviewed against official Minnesota statutes before publication. We update our guides when statutes change. This site is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. For your specific situation, consult a licensed Minnesota attorney or visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawhelpmn.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LawHelpMN.org<\/a> for free legal help.<\/p>\n<h2>Disclaimer<\/h2>\n<p>The information on helpful-insights.com is provided for general educational purposes only. It is not legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change. Always verify current statute text at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">revisor.mn.gov<\/a> and consult a licensed Minnesota attorney before taking legal action.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This page documents the legal sources, government statutes, and official resources used in our Minnesota property owner guides on helpful-insights.com. 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