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Minnesota Just-cause eviction

Last reviewed 2026-10-17

Does a landlord need just cause to evict in Minnesota?

The state landlord-tenant statute (Minn. Stat. ch. 504B (Landlord and Tenant), full text reviewed on 2026-10-17: section headings checked and the whole text searched for "just cause," "good cause," "for cause" and "without cause") has no general just-cause (good-cause) requirement for ending a tenancy. Local ordinances or other state or federal laws may still apply.

Verified Source: Minn. Stat. ch. 504B (Landlord and Tenant) · last checked 2026-10-17

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