Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Minnesota

Re: 60 day lease renewal

The short answer is: Yes it's legal.

Short answers are often wrong, however, in a given situation. There's an all purpose counterargument that just might work with some judges: substantial compliance. In other words, your notice wasn't exactly in compliance but it was close enough. The question might be: Is this enough time for the landlord to find another tenant? If it is, maybe you could sell the idea.

Lots of landlords would not bother enforcing such a provision, because it is easily misunderstood and you did give plenty of notice. Many judges may be reluctant to enforce the provision even though it is legal. It's a well known fact, judges don't always follow the law.

I suggest that you take a copy of the lease to an attorney for a consultation. There are many possibilities for something being wrong with the lease or some aspect of your situation which would make a difference. The lawyer could go on the Westlaw web site and see if there are any recent cases that would make a difference.

Plan on paying a consultation fee of about $100. This is going to take a fair amount of the lawyer's time.

It's pretty hard to put all the relevant facts in a question at this site. That's one of the drawbacks.

Good luck.

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