Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 248.200
Duties of evaluators (Minneapolis Housing Code)
Operative Text
(a) Each evaluator shall comply with the following: (1) Maintain a current license from the city. (2) Maintain required insurance. (3) Conduct an inspection of the property being offered for sale and conduct all evaluations within the program's guidelines. (4) Meet required continuing education requirements established by the city. (5) Not allow their truth-in-sale of housing evaluator's license to be used by another person. (6) Agree to comply to a code of ethics in performance of evaluation duties. ( 98-Or-057 , § 1, 6-26-98; 2002-Or-034 , § 11, 5-3-02)
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 248.200 establishes the professional obligations that licensed Truth-in-Sale of Housing (TISH) evaluators must meet when inspecting properties offered for sale in the city. Evaluators are required to hold a current city-issued license, carry required insurance, follow the program's inspection guidelines, complete continuing education, adhere to a code of ethics, and keep their license from being used by anyone else. These requirements are designed to ensure that property evaluations are conducted by qualified, accountable professionals operating under consistent standards.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Minneapolis Code § 248.200, property owners selling a home in Minneapolis should be aware that the TISH evaluator they hire must be a currently licensed, insured professional who conducts the inspection personally and in accordance with city program guidelines. Compliant operators typically verify that the evaluator holds a valid city license before engaging their services, since an evaluation performed by an unlicensed or non-compliant evaluator may not satisfy the city's Truth-in-Sale of Housing requirements. Keeping records of the evaluator's credentials is a common practice among property owners navigating the sale process.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Minneapolis Code § 248.200 sets baseline professional standards for TISH evaluators, which means buyers and tenants reviewing a property's evaluation report can expect it to have been conducted by a licensed, insured, and ethically bound professional. If there are concerns that an evaluation was performed by someone who did not meet these requirements—such as an unlicensed individual or someone using another person's license—those concerns can generally be raised with the City of Minneapolis, which oversees the TISH program. Tenant-rights organizations and housing counselors familiar with Minneapolis regulations can help explain what these standards mean in the context of a specific housing transaction.
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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