Bloomington, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 15 § 15.216
VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES (Bloomington Buildings and Structures Code)
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Any person violating any of the provisions of this Division E shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and such person shall be guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of this Division E is committed, continued or permitted. (1958 Code, § 37A.04) (Ord. 73-6, passed 1-15-1973)
Bloomington, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 15.216 establishes that any violation of Division E's housing provisions is treated as a criminal misdemeanor under Minnesota law. Critically, the rule treats each day—or even a partial day—that a violation continues as a separate, independent offense. This means a single unresolved violation can accumulate into multiple misdemeanor counts over time.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 15.216, property owners and managers in Bloomington are expected to maintain continuous compliance with all requirements set out in Division E, because each day a violation persists is counted as a new offense. Compliant operators typically address any identified deficiency promptly and document corrective actions to demonstrate that violations were not allowed to continue. Given the misdemeanor classification, unresolved issues carry potential criminal exposure that compounds daily.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 15.216 provides that landlord violations of Division E are misdemeanor offenses, and that the violation count can grow with each passing day the problem is left unaddressed. Tenants who believe a Division E violation exists may consider reporting the condition to Bloomington's code enforcement or municipal authorities, who have the authority to pursue misdemeanor charges. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Bloomington ordinances can help residents understand what Division E covers and what reporting options are generally 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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