Minn. Stat. § 363A § 363A.31
LIMITATIONS ON WAIVER.
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Subdivision 1.Prospective waiver prohibited. Any provision, whether oral or written, of a lease, contract, or other agreement or instrument which purports to be a waiver by an individual of any right or remedy provided in this chapter is contrary to public policy and void if the waiver or release purports to waive claims arising out of acts or practices which occur after the execution of the waiver or release. [See Note.] Subd. 2.Rescission of waiver. A waiver or release of rights or remedies secured by this chapter which purports to apply to claims arising out of acts or practices prior to, or concurrent with, the execution of the waiver or release may be rescinded within 15 calendar days of its execution, except that a waiver or release given in settlement of a claim filed with the department or with another administrative agency or judicial body is valid and final upon execution. A waiving or releasing party shall be informed in writing of the right to rescind the waiver or release. To be effective, the rescission must be in writing and delivered to the waived or released party by hand, electronically with the receiving party's consent, or by mail within the 15-day period. If delivered by mail, the rescission must be: (1) postmarked within the 15-day period; (2) properly addressed to the waived or released party; and (3) sent by certified mail return receipt requested.
Under Minn. Stat. § 363A.31, any lease clause or agreement that attempts to waive a person's civil-rights remedies for future discriminatory acts is void as against public policy. For waivers that cover past or concurrent conduct, the law provides a 15-calendar-day window to rescind, and the waiving party must be notified in writing of that right. The only exception is a waiver given as part of a formal settlement filed with a government agency or court, which becomes final upon signing.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to Minn. Stat. § 363A.31 should understand that lease provisions or other agreements cannot strip a resident of the right to pursue future discrimination claims — such clauses are unenforceable by law. When a waiver of past or concurrent claims is part of a negotiated resolution outside of a formal agency or court filing, compliant practice includes providing written notice of the 15-day rescission right at the time of execution. Landlords who obtain waivers through formal agency or judicial settlement proceedings operate under a different standard, as those agreements become binding upon signing.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Minn. Stat. § 363A.31 protects individuals from being forced to give up their right to pursue future discrimination claims through a lease or contract — any such clause is void. If you have signed a waiver covering past or concurrent conduct outside of a formal agency or court settlement, you generally have 15 calendar days to rescind it in writing, and you must have been informed of that right in writing. Rescission must be delivered by hand, electronically with the other party's consent, or by certified mail with return receipt requested within that window; tenant-rights organizations can help explain how this provision applies to a given situation.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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