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SF 2420

as introduced - 88th Legislature (2013 - 2014) Posted on 03/06/2014 04:38pm

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.

Current Version - as introduced

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A bill for an act
relating to housing; creating a duty to mitigate damages in a residential lease
violation; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 504B.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

new text begin [504B.272] DUTY TO MITIGATE DAMAGES.
new text end

new text begin A landlord or a tenant who is seeking damages for a breach of a residential lease
must make reasonable efforts to mitigate the damages due to the breach, including
allowing the sublease or assignment of the lease of the residential real property.
new text end