Required Disclosures (6)
1.) Disclosure of Prohibited Acts – The following must be stated in the lease:[1]
Both the Landlord and Tenant agree that neither shall commit any of the following acts on the Property:
1.) Allow controlled substances in those premises or in the common area and curtilage of the premises in violation of any criminal provision of chapter 152;
2.) Allow prostitution or prostitution-related activity as defined in section 617.80, subdivision 4, to occur on the premises or in the common area and curtilage of the premises;
3.) Allow the unlawful use or possession of a firearm in violation of section 609.66, subdivision 1a, 609.67, or 624.713, on the premises or in the common area and curtilage of the premises; or
4.) Allow stolen property or property obtained by robbery in those premises or in the common area and curtilage of the premises; and
5.) The common area and curtilage of the premises will not be used by either the landlord or licensor or the tenant or licensee or others acting under the control of either to manufacture, sell, give away, barter, deliver, exchange, distribute, purchase, or possess a controlled substance in violation of any criminal provision of chapter 152. The covenant is not violated when a person other than the landlord or licensor or the tenant or licensee possesses or allows controlled substances in the premises, common area, or curtilage, unless the landlord or licensor or the tenant or licensee knew or had reason to know of that activity.
2.) Financial Distress (conditional) – If the rental property is under foreclosure or a ‘deed of cancellation’ is issued, a lease cannot be executed for more than two months.[2]
3.) Landlord/Manager Information – The person authorized to manage the premises and accept notices on behalf of the landlord must be mentioned in the lease.[3]
4.) Lead-Based Paint Disclosure & EPA Pamphlet (conditional) – If the property was constructed before January 1, 1978, the landlord must inform the tenant of the potential hazards related to lead-based paint.
5.) Outstanding Inspection Orders (conditional) – If there are any pending or outstanding inspection orders due to a code violation, such details must be disclosed to the tenant.[4]
6.) Disclosure of Fees (conditional) – If there are any non-refundable fees as part of the lease, they must be included in the agreement. Any monthly non-refundable fees must also be mentioned on the 1st page of the lease and added to the monthly rent under the title of “Total Monthly Payment”.[5]
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