B. If there exists a minimum housing code applicable to the premises, the owner's
maximum duty under this section shall be determined by Paragraph (1) of Subsection A
of this section. The obligations imposed by this section are not intended to change
existing tort law in the state.
C. The owner and resident of a single family residence may agree that the resident
perform the owner's duties specified in Paragraphs (5) and (6) of Subsection A of this
section and also specified repairs, maintenance tasks, alterations and remodeling, but
only if the transaction is in writing, for consideration, entered into in good faith and not
for the purpose of evading the obligations of the owner.
D. The owner and resident of a dwelling unit other than a single family residence
may agree that the resident is to perform specified repairs, maintenance tasks,
alterations or remodeling only if:
(1) the agreement of the parties is entered into in good faith and not for the
purpose of evading the obligations of the owner and is set forth in a separate writing
signed by the parties and supported by consideration; and
(2) the agreement does not diminish or affect the obligation of the owner to
other residents in the premises.
E. Notwithstanding any provision of this section, an owner may arrange with a
resident to perform the obligations of the owner. Any such arrangement between the
owner and the resident will not serve to diminish the owner's obligations as set forth in
this section, nor shall the failure of the resident to perform the obligations of the owner
serve as a basis for eviction or in any way be considered a material breach by the
resident of his obligations under the Uniform Owner-Resident Relations Act or the rental
agreement.