Bloomington, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 14 § 14.593
SELF-INSPECTION (Bloomington Rental Housing Code)
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Owners of licensed rental property must have a self-inspection procedure with written documentation of inspections completed as evidence of maintenance and safety inspections for all units occurring before a new tenant moves in, when an existing tenant moves out and at least once every 12 months at a minimum. In addition, owners of licensed rental multiple-family , multiplex , fourplex , and three-family buildings must have in place a preventative maintenance program to include a self-inspection procedure with written documentation of inspections completed as evidence of maintenance, cleaning and safety inspections occurring at a minimum of once a week for common areas of the interior and exterior of the property. (Ord. 2014-9, passed 5-5-2014; Ord. 2017-25 , passed 7-25-2017; Ord. 2026-10 , passed 4-27-2026)
Bloomington, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 14.593 requires owners of licensed rental properties to conduct and document self-inspections of every unit before a new tenant moves in, after an existing tenant moves out, and at least once every 12 months. Owners of multi-family, multiplex, fourplex, and three-family buildings face an additional obligation: a preventative maintenance program that includes written documentation of inspections of common interior and exterior areas at least once per week. The rule establishes written records as the standard evidence that maintenance and safety obligations are being met.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 14.593, compliant rental property operators in Bloomington maintain a documented self-inspection system that captures unit-level inspections at move-in, move-out, and annually at minimum. Operators of multi-family, multiplex, fourplex, and three-family buildings also keep written records of weekly common-area inspections—both interior and exterior—as part of a formal preventative maintenance program. Retaining organized, dated inspection records is central to demonstrating compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 14.593 of Bloomington's Code of Ordinances entitles tenants to live in a rental unit whose owner is required to conduct documented safety and maintenance inspections before move-in and at regular intervals thereafter. If a tenant believes their landlord is not meeting these inspection and documentation requirements, they may contact the City of Bloomington's licensing or code enforcement office to raise a potential violation. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Bloomington's rental licensing program can also help tenants understand what records an owner should have on file and what options may be available.
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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