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How to send a rent increase notice in Minnesota

In Minnesota, a rent increase notice may be delivered by First-Class mail, hand delivery; certified mail is not a listed method.

Last reviewed September 21, 2026 · Business research, not legal advice.
RequirementMinnesota rent increase notice
Delivery methodFirst-Class mail, hand delivery
Notice periodSet by the lease or governing documents
Deemed receivedWhen it is mailed
If refused or unclaimedkeep the certified record.

Step by step

  1. Write the notice with every required element (the Minnesota template in Cortul already has them).
  2. Verify the recipient's mailing address with USPS.
  3. Send it by a method the law allows, and keep a mailed copy.
  4. Keep the mailing and tracking records, and your own record of any service you did yourself.
  5. Calendar the deadline from the mailing date.