Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 248.100
Condemned properties, code compliance orders or certificate of code compliance (Minneapolis Housing Code)
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(a) No occupancy shall be permitted of any dwelling that is condemned requiring a code compliance until such time that all orders are complied with, inspected, approved and a certificate of code compliance issued. (1) All requirements concerning condemned properties in section 89.15 of this Code must be complied with. (b) When correcting the items from a code compliance inspection, the owner or licensed contractor shall obtain all necessary permits from the city and comply with all city ordinances. (c) Any owner of a condemned property may sell the property "as is" as long as the owner has met the disclosure requirements in sections 248.20 , 248.30 and 248.40 . (d) After all the code compliance orders have been completed and approved, a certificate of code compliance shall be issued to the owner or owners representative. ( 98-Or-057 , § 1, 6-26-98; 2005-Or-143 , § 8, 12-23-05)
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 248.100 prohibits anyone from occupying a condemned dwelling until all outstanding code compliance orders have been fulfilled, inspected, approved, and a certificate of code compliance has been formally issued. Repair work on condemned properties must be done under proper city permits and in accordance with city ordinances. Owners retain the option to sell a condemned property in its current condition, provided they meet the disclosure requirements set out in §§ 248.20, 248.30, and 248.40.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 248.100, a property owner managing a condemned dwelling must ensure the building remains unoccupied until every code compliance order is resolved, inspected, and approved, and a certificate of code compliance is in hand. All corrective work must be performed with the appropriate city permits, whether the owner or a licensed contractor carries out the repairs. Owners who choose not to rehabilitate the property may sell it 'as is,' but only after satisfying the disclosure obligations outlined in §§ 248.20, 248.30, and 248.40.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Minneapolis Code § 248.100 establishes that a condemned dwelling cannot lawfully be occupied until a certificate of code compliance has been issued, meaning tenants have a basis to question the legality of any occupancy arrangement in such a property. If a tenant believes they are being asked to occupy or remain in a condemned property that lacks a valid certificate, they may raise that violation as a defense in relevant proceedings or file a complaint with the City of Minneapolis's regulatory or housing inspection office. Tenant-rights organizations in Minneapolis can help individuals understand what protections and 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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