Court permission to stay certain writs of recovery for up to 15 days

SF 3851 amends Minnesota law to allow courts to delay eviction notices (writs of recovery) for up to 15 days in most tenant-landlord disputes, giving tenants additional time to respond before being required to vacate. This applies to standard eviction cases not involving safety threats, nuisance behavior, or violations under specific statutes (like section 504B.171). The bill explicitly excludes cases with default judgments and maintains priority for evictions related to immediate safety risks or property damage. It takes effect August 1, 2026, for all pending cases on or after that date. The change extends the previous 7-day stay period to 15 days for qualifying cases.