Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.1480
Service of notice of condemnation (Minneapolis Housing Code)
Operative Text
Service of notice of condemnation shall be as follows: (a) By delivery to the owner personally, or by leaving the notice at the usual place of abode of the owner with a person of suitable age and discretion, or (b) By depositing the notice in the United States Mail addressed to the owner at the owner's last-known address with postage prepaid thereon, or by posting and keeping posted for twenty-four (24) hours a copy of said notice in placard form in a conspicuous place on the condemned premises. (Code 1960, As Amend., § 80.030; Pet. No. 252271, § 33, 5-11-90)
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 244.1480 establishes the official methods by which a notice of condemnation must be delivered to a property owner. The notice can be served in person, left with a responsible adult at the owner's home, mailed to the owner's last-known address with prepaid postage, or posted visibly on the condemned property for at least 24 hours. These methods ensure that owners have a recognized, legally sufficient opportunity to receive notice before or upon condemnation of their property.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 244.1480, property owners should ensure that their current mailing address is on record with the city, since mailed notice to a last-known address is one of the accepted service methods and constitutes valid delivery. Compliant operators typically maintain up-to-date contact information with municipal authorities so that condemnation notices reach them promptly. Receiving timely notice allows owners to respond to condemnation actions within any applicable deadlines.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 244.1480 governs how condemnation notices are formally served on property owners, which can affect tenants living in a condemned building. If a notice is posted on the premises in placard form for 24 hours, tenants may observe this as a signal that the property has been condemned and should seek information about their rights and next steps. Tenants in this situation may wish to contact a local tenant-rights organization or the City of Minneapolis for guidance on relocation assistance and other protections that may apply.
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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