Dilworth, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 152 (2026) § 152.16
RESTRICTIONS ON TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP
Operative Text
It shall be unlawful for the owner of any building, or portion thereof, upon whom a pending compliance order has been served to sell, transfer, mortgage, lease, or otherwise dispose thereof to another person or entity until the owner has complied with the compliance order, unless such owner has furnished a true copy of any notice of a compliance order to the grantee, lessee, or mortgagee and obtained and possesses a receipt from the grantee, lessee, or mortgagee acknowledging receipt of such notice. Anyone receiving an interest in the building, or portion thereof, who has received notice of the existence of a compliance order shall be bound by the same without further service of notice and shall be liable to all penalties and procedures provided by this chapter. (Ord. 22-03, passed 4-11-2022)
Under Dilworth Ch. 152 Rental Units § 152.16, when a property owner has received a pending compliance order, transferring ownership, selling, leasing, mortgaging, or otherwise conveying an interest in that property is prohibited unless the owner first provides the incoming party with a copy of the compliance order and obtains a signed receipt confirming that notice was given. Any person or entity that acquires an interest in the property after receiving notice of the compliance order becomes bound by it automatically, without needing to be served again. That new party also inherits full exposure to the penalties and enforcement procedures established elsewhere in Chapter 152.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Dilworth Ch. 152 Rental Units § 152.16 generally ensure that any pending compliance order is disclosed in writing to prospective buyers, lessees, or mortgagees before any transfer is completed. Compliant operators retain a signed receipt from each such party acknowledging that the compliance order notice was received, and they keep that documentation on file. Failing to follow this disclosure process before a transfer can render the transaction unlawful and leave both the original owner and the incoming party exposed to Chapter 152 penalties.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Dilworth Ch. 152 Rental Units § 152.16 is relevant to tenants who are entering into or already living in a rental unit that changes hands while a compliance order is pending against the property. If a new landlord or property owner received notice of a compliance order before acquiring the property, that owner is bound by the order and subject to the same penalties as the prior owner — no additional notice to them is required. Tenants who believe a compliance order is being ignored after a transfer may consider contacting the local code enforcement office, consulting a tenant-rights organization, or raising the existence of the compliance order as part of any relevant proceeding.
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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