Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 248.170

Denial, revocation, suspension or cancellation of license (Minneapolis Housing Code)

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Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 248.170
(a) Any evaluator's license issued or proposed to be issued under this chapter may be denied, revoked, suspended, cancelled or not renewed by an administrative decision by the building official, or the building official's designee, if the applicant or evaluator:
(1) Is convicted of any crime related to the licensed occupation, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 364.03, Subd. 2, and has not shown competent evidence of sufficient rehabilitation and present fitness to perform the duties and responsibilities of the licensed occupation, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 364.03, Subd. 3.
(2) In the application process for issuance or renewal of a license knowingly falsifies, conceals, misrepresents or misstates any material fact or matter bearing upon the holder's eligibility or competency.
(3) Obtains, attempts to obtain, or assists another in obtaining or attempting to obtain an evaluator's license through fraudulent or other improper means.
(4) Fails to provide satisfactory proof of insurance insuring the applicant/evaluator and the city or allows such insurance to laps.
(5) Fails to pay the required fees.
(6) Fails to promptly file any disclosure report.
(7) Has been the subject of substantiated complaints from residents using the applicant's evaluations services.
(8) Has demonstrated incompetency or inefficiency in conducting evaluations.
(9) Violates any of the provisions of this chapter or any conditions provided for in the license issued pursuant to this chapter.
(10) For just cause.
(b) If the building official, or the building official's designee, determines that a truth-in-sale of housing evaluator's license should be denied, suspended, revoked, canceled or not renewed under this section, the building official, or the building official's designee, shall send the applicant or evaluator a notice of denial, suspension, revocation, cancellation or nonrenewal.
(1) The notice shall state the proposed action to be taken and a summary statement of the reason or reasons that such action is recommended.
(2) The notice shall state that the proposed action will become final unless the applicant or evaluator files an appeal pursuant to sections 248.120 and 248.170 . ( 98-Or-057 , § 1, 6-26-98; 2002-Or-034 , § 10, 5-3-02; 2013-Or-164 , § 8, 12-6-13; Ord. No. 2019-008 , § 8, 2-15-19)
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Plain English

Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 248.170 establishes the grounds on which a truth-in-sale of housing (TISH) evaluator's license can be denied, suspended, revoked, cancelled, or not renewed by the city's building official. Triggering circumstances include criminal convictions related to the licensed occupation, fraud in the application process, failure to maintain required insurance, demonstrated incompetency, and substantiated complaints from residents, among others. When the building official proposes such an action, the evaluator or applicant must receive written notice explaining the reason and informing them of their right to appeal under §§ 248.120 and 248.170.

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For Property Managers

Property owners and managers in Minneapolis who rely on TISH evaluators should be aware that § 248.170 gives the building official authority to remove an evaluator's license for a range of conduct issues, including lapses in insurance coverage, failure to file disclosure reports, and substantiated resident complaints. Operators generally verify that any evaluator they engage holds a current, valid license before scheduling a required evaluation. Keeping records of evaluator credentials helps demonstrate due diligence if a licensing question arises during a property transaction.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Under Minneapolis Code § 248.170, tenants and home buyers who experience problems with a TISH evaluator's work have a formal avenue for recourse: substantiated complaints from residents are explicitly listed as grounds for license action against an evaluator. Tenants or buyers who believe an evaluator performed incompetently or improperly can document their concerns and submit a complaint to the building official's office, which has authority to investigate and take licensing action. Tenant-rights organizations and housing counseling agencies in Minneapolis can help individuals understand how the complaint and appeal process under § 248.170 works in practice.

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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