This bill aims to enhance tenant rights in Minnesota by prohibiting any restrictions in residential leases that would prevent tenants from participating in class action lawsuits. Specifically, it introduces a new section, [504B.213] CLASS ACTION WAIVERS PROHIBITED, which states that any lease provision that waives a tenant's right to join a class action is void and contrary to public policy. The bill emphasizes that these requirements cannot be modified or waived by the parties involved in the lease agreement. In addition to establishing this prohibition, the bill provides civil remedies for tenants whose rights are violated. If a landlord enforces a lease provision that restricts a tenant's ability to participate in a class action, the tenant is entitled to recover treble actual and consequential damages or a minimum of $1,000, along with reasonable attorney fees. This legislative change aims to protect tenants from unfair lease agreements and ensure their ability to seek collective legal recourse.