Bloomington, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 15 § 15.31
DEFINITIONS (Bloomington Buildings and Structures Code)
Operative Text
The following words and terms when used in this Article III shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. CONDOMINIUM. Real estate, portions of which are designated for separate ownership and the remainder of which is designated for common ownership solely by the owners of the separate ownership portions. Real estate is not a CONDOMINIUM unless the undivided interests in the common elements are vested in the unit owners. CONVERSION CONDOMINIUM. A condominium containing a building which at any time before the recording of the declaration creating a condominium under Minnesota Statutes contained residential rental units . DECLARANT. (A) If the condominium has been created, any person who has executed a declaration other than persons holding interests in the real estate solely as security for an obligation , persons whose interests in real estate will not be conveyed to unit owners, or, in the case of a leasehold condominium , a lessor who is not an affiliate of a declarant ; or (B) If the condominium has not yet been created, any person who offers to dispose of his or her interest in a unit not previously disposed of. AFFILIATE OF A DECLARANT. Any person who controls, is controlled by , or is under common control with a declarant . A person controls a declarant if the person : (A) Is a general partner, officer, director or employee of the declarant ; (B) Directly or indirectly, or acting in concert with one or more other persons , or through one or more subsidiaries, owns, controls, holds with power to vote or holds proxies representing more than 20% of the voting interests of the declarant ; (C) Controls in any manner the election of a majority of the directors of the declarant ; or (D) Has contributed more than 20% of the capital of the declarant . CONTROLLED BY. A person is CONTROLLED BY a declarant if the declarant : (A) Is a general partner, officer, director or employee of the person ; (B) Directly or indirectly, or acting in concert with one or more other persons , or through one or more subsidiaries, owns, controls, holds with power to vote or holds proxies representing more than 20% of the voting interests of the person ; (C) Controls in any manner the election of a majority of the directors of the person ; or (D) Has contributed more than 20% of the capital of the person . PERSON. A natural person, corporation, partnership, trust or other entity or any combination thereof. SECURITY FOR AN OBLIGATION. The vendor’s interest in a contract for deed, mortgagee’s interest in a mortgage, purchaser’s interest under a sheriff’s certificate of sale, or the holder’s interest in a lien. UNIT. A portion of the condominium whether or not contained solely or partially within a building designated for separate ownership. (Ord. 80-14, passed 3-31-1980)
Bloomington, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 15.31 establishes the foundational vocabulary used throughout Article III of the city's condominium regulations. Key terms such as "condominium," "conversion condominium," "declarant," and "unit" are given precise legal meanings that govern how the rest of the article is interpreted. For example, a "conversion condominium" specifically refers to a building that previously contained residential rental units before being converted to condominium ownership. These definitions set the boundaries for who qualifies as a declarant or an affiliate of a declarant based on ownership thresholds and control relationships.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers involved in condominium development or conversion in Bloomington should be familiar with the definitions established in § 15.31, as these terms carry specific legal meanings throughout Article III. Operators who are converting rental buildings to condominiums will find that the "conversion condominium" definition directly applies to their projects, triggering related regulatory requirements. Those with ownership stakes or control relationships exceeding 20% of voting interests or capital contributions may qualify as an "affiliate of a declarant" under § 15.31, which can affect their obligations and responsibilities under the ordinance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in residential rental buildings that are being converted to condominiums in Bloomington should be aware that § 15.31 defines a "conversion condominium" as a building that previously contained residential rental units — a classification that may trigger specific tenant protections elsewhere in Article III. Understanding whether a building qualifies under these definitions can be relevant when evaluating notices or disclosures received from a declarant. Tenants who have questions about how these definitions apply to their situation may benefit from consulting a tenant-rights organization or reviewing the broader Article III provisions that build on the terms defined in § 15.31.
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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