MN HF3349

Adds a new covenant requiring landlords to supply heat at minimum 68 degrees Fahrenheit (measured 36 inches above floor level, 36 inches from walls) from October 1 through April 30.

Prohibits parties from waiving or modifying the implied covenants in residential leases, including fitness for use, reasonable repair, energy efficiency, health and safety compliance, and heat provision.

Allows tenants to petition district court for emergency relief when landlords fail to provide essential services including serious infestations, loss of running water, hot water, heat, electricity, sanitary facilities, nonfunctioning refrigerators or air conditioners (if included in lease), nonfunctioning elevators (if included in lease), or conditions posing serious health or safety risks.

Enables courts to issue ex parte emergency orders requiring landlords to immediately remedy violations, with subsequent notice of hearing to consider evidence of violations, defenses, and additional relief available under section 504B.425.

Sets filing fees for unlawful exclusion/removal petitions and emergency repair petitions at the conciliation court rate for complaints and counterclaims, subject to waiver upon filing an inability to pay affidavit.