Minnesota SF1565 modifies landlord covenants and clarifies effective dates for residential leases.

Minnesota SF1565 amends landlord covenants in residential leases to include maintaining premises in reasonable repair, ensuring energy efficiency, and compliance with health and safety laws. It also allows tenants to deposit rent with the court if landlords fail to address violations. The bill clarifies that these changes apply retroactively from January 1, 2024, to leases signed, renewed, or extended on or after that date.

Minnesota SF1565 modifies landlord covenants and clarifies effective dates for residential leases.

Minnesota SF1565 amends landlord covenants in residential leases to include maintaining premises in reasonable repair, ensuring energy efficiency, and compliance with health and safety laws. It also allows tenants to deposit rent with the court if landlords fail to address violations. The bill clarifies that these changes apply retroactively from January 1, 2024, to leases signed, renewed, or extended on or after that date.