Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 248.225
Acknowledgement of responsibility (Minneapolis Housing Code)
Operative Text
(a) The buyer, buyer's agent, and closer shall be jointly responsible for filing a completed acknowledgement of responsibility form with the building official within one (1) business day after closing. (b) The acknowledgement of responsibility form shall be available from the building official. The form shall require information deemed appropriate by the building official, including: (1) A statement that the buyer is required to complete all repair/replace items on the disclosure report within ninety (90) days after closing. (2) The date(s) of sale and closing. (3) The address of the property. (4) The name(s), residential address(es) and signature(s) of all buyers. (5) The name(s) and address(es) of any representative of a buyer, including real estate agents. (6) The name(s) and address(es) of all seller(s). (7) The name(s) and address(es) of any representative of a seller, including real estate agents. (8) The name(s) and address(es) of the closer(s). (9) The form shall be accompanied by a copy of the disclosure report. (c) An acknowledgement of responsibility form need not be filed if a certificate of approval has been issued to the seller pursuant to section 248.110 prior to closing. (d) Failure to comply with this section shall constitute a violation by the buyer, buyer's agent and the closer. ( 2002-Or-034 , § 13, 5-3-02; 2005-Or-143 , § 16 , 12-23-05; 2013-Or-164 , § 11, 12-6-13)
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 248.225 establishes a post-closing filing requirement tied to residential property sales. Within one business day after closing, a completed acknowledgement of responsibility form must be submitted to the building official by the buyer, the buyer's agent, and the closer — all of whom share joint responsibility for the filing. The form documents key transaction details and confirms the buyer's obligation to complete any repair or replacement items identified in the disclosure report within 90 days of closing. This requirement does not apply if the seller already obtained a certificate of approval under § 248.110 before closing.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners selling a home in Minneapolis should be aware that § 248.225 places the filing obligation on the buyer, buyer's agent, and closer rather than the seller, though sellers must still provide the disclosure report that accompanies the form. A compliant transaction typically involves ensuring that the disclosure report is complete and available for submission alongside the acknowledgement of responsibility form. If a certificate of approval was obtained under § 248.110 prior to closing, the filing requirement under § 248.225 is waived, which is a detail sellers and their agents commonly coordinate in advance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
For renters or prospective buyers in Minneapolis, § 248.225 creates a documented record of repair obligations that a new property owner assumes at closing. The acknowledgement of responsibility form, filed with the building official within one business day of closing, confirms that the buyer is on record as responsible for completing all items on the disclosure report within 90 days. If repairs identified in the disclosure report are not completed, tenants or other interested parties may contact the Minneapolis building official's office to inquire about the filed form or consult a tenant-rights organization about available remedies.
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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