(5) to equip or furnish heat at a minimum temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit in all places intended for habitation including kitchens and bathrooms from October 1 through April 30, unless a utility company requires and instructs the heat to be reduced.
(b) The parties to a lease or license of residential premises may not waive or modify the covenants imposed by this section.
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Subd. 2.Tenant maintenance.
The landlord or licensor may agree with the tenant or licensee that the tenant or licensee is to perform specified repairs or maintenance, but only if the agreement is supported by adequate consideration and set forth in a conspicuous writing. No such agreement, however, may waive the provisions of subdivision 1 or relieve the landlord or licensor of the duty to maintain common areas of the premises.
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Subd. 3.Liberal construction.
This section shall be liberally construed, and the opportunity to inspect the premises before concluding a lease or license shall not defeat the covenants established in this section.
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Subd. 4.Covenants are in addition.
The covenants contained in this section are in addition to any covenants or conditions imposed by law or ordinance or by the terms of the lease or license.
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Subd. 5.Injury to third parties.
Nothing in this section shall be construed to alter the liability of the landlord or licensor of residential premises for injury to third parties.
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Subd. 6.Application.
The provisions of this section apply only to leases or licenses of residential premises concluded or renewed on or after June 15, 1971. For the purposes of this section, estates at will shall be deemed to be renewed at the commencement of each rental period.
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