20 DAYS — MN DISTRICT COURT

How to Answer a Foreclosure Summons in Minnesota

Minnesota homeowners have 20 calendar days to file an Answer in MN District Court. MN has a 5-week redemption period. Here is how to respond.

Minnesota Foreclosure Answer

Minnesota allows both judicial and non-judicial (foreclosure by advertisement) foreclosure. If served with a Summons = judicial. 20 days to Answer. MN's unique 5-week redemption period applies after the sale.

Deadline 20 calendar days
Court MN District Court (county of property)
Redemption 5 weeks after sale (extendable to 12 months under certain conditions)
Filing Fee None for Answer

MN: 20 Days

5-week redemption period after sale. File your Answer on time.

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