Sometimes life happens and we can no longer pay the rent or are at risk of getting evicted for another reason.
Even if it means moving out, you want to do everything you can to avoid an eviction.
Having an eviction on your record in Minnesota makes it difficult to find rental housing in the future. If you are at risk of getting evicted do not avoid the property owner/manager or leave without notice. Here is what to do instead:
Is this a one-time issue where you can catch up? Talk with the property about a payment plan.
As soon as you know, tell the rental property that you can no longer pay the rent.
Tell the rental property that you want to avoid an eviction and are willing to voluntarily move out.
Suggest a reasonable date when you can move out.
Tell the rental property that you will thoroughly clean the unit and leave it in great condition.
Buy yourself time by accessing emergency assistance from the county in which you live.
Call United Way 211 at 651-291-0211 to get referred to an agency.
Explain to the rental property what happened and apologize.
If the property isn’t willing to let you stay, tell them that you would like to avoid an eviction, and would like to do a Mutual Termination of the lease (This is a legal way to return the unit to the rental property owner/manager).
Suggest a reasonable date when you can move out.
Tell the rental property that you will thoroughly clean the unit and leave it in great condition.
