504B.165 UNLAWFUL DESTRUCTION; DAMAGES.
(a) An action may be brought for willful and malicious destruction of leased residential
rental property. The prevailing party may recover actual damages, costs, and reasonable attorney
fees, as well as other equitable relief as determined by the court.
(b) The remedies provided in this section are in addition to and shall not limit other rights
or remedies available to landlords and tenants. Any provision, whether oral or written, of any
lease or other agreement, whereby any provision of this section is waived by a tenant, is contrary
to public policy and void.
History: 1999 c 199 art 1 s 14