You got an eviction notice

First — do this now

1. Keep the notice itself — every page, and the envelope if it came by mail.
2. Write down the date you received it and how it was delivered — posted on the door, handed to you, or mailed.
3. Photograph or scan the notice so you have a copy that can't be lost.
4. Find the deadline on the notice. Minnesota eviction deadlines are short — count from the day you got it, not the day it was written.
5. Before you respond to the landlord, get the notice in front of a tenant advocate or legal aid office.

Build the record

If you are facing eviction, save every notice, letter, message, receipt, and court paper with the date you received it. Semptify can organize these in your vault so you can share a complete record with an attorney or advocate.

Every step above works on paper or in your phone's camera today. These tools show how Semptify keeps the same record for you.

• Check your deadlines Enter the date you were served — see what the clock looks like.
• Eviction defense toolkit Notices, defenses, forms, and procedures in one place.
• See how timeline recording works The date you were served is the first entry in your record.
• Know your rights The statutes behind notice periods and deadlines.

Know the facts

Eviction law has specific notices, deadlines, and defenses. The type of notice you received and the reason for eviction affect your options. Semptify can help you look up the statute and calculate deadlines, but an attorney or legal aid office should explain how the law applies to you.

Laws differ by state and situation. The law library has the referenced material, and legal aid can tell you how it applies to you.

If it goes further

Eviction court is a formal legal process with rules you must follow. Semptify can help you track deadlines and organize your evidence, but appearing in court or filing papers without guidance can hurt your case. Legal aid or a tenant attorney can stand with you.