Minnesota SF3851 allows courts to delay writs of recovery for up to 15 days in certain cases.

Minnesota SF3851 amends the state's landlord-tenant laws to allow courts to stay writs of recovery for up to 15 days in cases where tenants cause nuisances or serious safety hazards. This delay does not apply if the court has already issued a default judgment. The bill also modifies the conditions under which a writ of recovery can be stayed, requiring the court to make written findings for any delay. This change takes effect August 1, 2026, and applies to eviction actions pending on or after that date.

Minnesota SF3851 allows courts to delay writs of recovery for up to 15 days in certain cases.

Minnesota SF3851 amends the state's landlord-tenant laws to allow courts to stay writs of recovery for up to 15 days in cases where tenants cause nuisances or serious safety hazards. This delay does not apply if the court has already issued a default judgment. The bill also modifies the conditions under which a writ of recovery can be stayed, requiring the court to make written findings for any delay. This change takes effect August 1, 2026, and applies to eviction actions pending on or after that date.