Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 248.20
Required acts (Minneapolis Housing Code)
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(a) Any owner or representative of the owner who makes available for sale any single- or two-family dwelling, townhouse, first time condominium conversion that is not condemned requiring a code compliance, by implementing any of the following actions including, but not limited to, advertising the sale of the dwelling, entering into a listing agreement to sell the dwelling or posting a sign that the dwelling is for sale, shall, within three (3) calendar days of any such action, have an evaluation by a licensed evaluator. (1) A disclosure report shall be prepared only by persons licensed as truth-in sale of housing evaluators under section 248.200 . (b) Any owner or representative of the owner who makes available for sale any single- or two-family dwelling, townhouse, first time condominium conversion that is condemned requiring a code compliance, by implementing any of the following actions, including, but not limited to, advertising the sale of the dwelling, entering into a listing agreement to sell the dwelling or posting a sign that the dwelling is for sale, shall, within three (3) calendar days of any such action, have a valid certificate of code compliance as set forth in section 89.15 of this Code or a copy of the orders issued as a result of a code compliance inspection. (1) A code compliance certificate or orders of code compliance shall be prepared as directed by the City of Minneapolis building official. (c) All required repair/replace items identified on a truth-in-sale of housing disclosure report must be completed by the buyer within ninety (90) days after the date of closing. The city does not assume any responsibility or liability if the buyer's funds are not sufficient to cover the costs of all required work. If the property is not sold, this section does not require the seller to complete the repairs. If the certificate of approval is not presented at closing, the buyer must sign the acknowledgement of responsibility agreement. ( 98-Or-057 , § 1, 6-26-98; 98-Or-085 , § 1, 8-28-98; 2002-Or-034 , § 2, 5-3-02; 2005-Or-143 , § 2, 12-23-05; 2013-Or-164 , § 1, 12-6-13)
Minneapolis Code § 248.20 requires that before a single-family home, two-family dwelling, townhouse, or first-time condominium conversion is actively put up for sale — through advertising, a listing agreement, or a for-sale sign — the owner must arrange a licensed evaluation within three calendar days. For properties that are condemned and require code compliance, a valid certificate of code compliance or a copy of code compliance orders must be obtained instead. Any required repair or replacement items identified in the disclosure report must be completed by the buyer within 90 days of closing, and if a certificate of approval is not presented at closing, the buyer must sign an acknowledgement of responsibility agreement.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Minneapolis Code § 248.20, operators selling a covered residential property are generally expected to engage a licensed truth-in-sale of housing evaluator within three calendar days of any listing activity, such as placing an ad, signing a listing agreement, or posting a for-sale sign. For condemned properties requiring code compliance, the equivalent obligation is obtaining a valid certificate of code compliance or a copy of code compliance orders prepared under the direction of the Minneapolis building official. Compliant sellers also ensure that disclosure reports are prepared only by evaluators licensed under § 248.200, and that closing documentation — including any certificate of approval or signed acknowledgement of responsibility — is properly handled.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
For buyers and tenants in Minneapolis, § 248.20 establishes that sellers of single- or two-family homes, townhouses, and first-time condo conversions must provide a truth-in-sale of housing disclosure report or applicable code compliance documentation before or at the point of sale. If required repair or replacement items are identified in the disclosure report, the buyer takes on responsibility for completing that work within 90 days of closing, particularly when a certificate of approval is not presented at closing. Those with questions about whether a property's disclosure obligations were met under § 248.20 may contact the City of Minneapolis directly or consult a tenant-rights or housing organization for guidance on available options.
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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