Bloomington, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 15 § 15.33
PENALTY (Bloomington Buildings and Structures Code)
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(a) Violation of any provision of this Article III shall be a misdemeanor. (b) Any provision of this Article III may be enforced by injunction. (Ord. 80-14, passed 3-31-1980)
Section 15.33 of Bloomington, Minnesota's Code of Ordinances establishes that any violation of Article III's rental housing provisions constitutes a misdemeanor under Minnesota law. In addition to criminal prosecution, the provision expressly authorizes enforcement through civil injunction, meaning a court can be asked to order compliance or halt a violation. These two enforcement tracks—criminal and civil—can operate independently or together.
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Under § 15.33, operators of rental properties covered by Article III face potential misdemeanor charges for any breach of the article's requirements, which in Minnesota can carry fines and possible jail time. Compliant property managers maintain thorough records of their practices to demonstrate adherence to Article III's standards. Because injunctive relief is also available under this section, a court could compel immediate corrective action even before or alongside any criminal proceeding.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 15.33 gives tenants and local authorities meaningful enforcement tools when Article III requirements are not met—violations are treated as misdemeanors, and courts can issue injunctions to stop ongoing violations. Tenants who believe a landlord is breaching Article III may report the conduct to Bloomington's code enforcement or city attorney's office, which can pursue either or both enforcement paths. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Bloomington's ordinances can help residents understand what remedies may be available under this provision.
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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