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Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 248.240

Penalties (Minneapolis Housing Code)

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Operative Text

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 248.240
(a) The failure of any owner, agent of an owner, buyer or any other person to comply with the provisions of this chapter or to comply with an order issued by the city pursuant to this chapter shall be a misdemeanor.
(b) The failure of any evaluator to comply with the licensing provisions of this chapter shall be a misdemeanor.
(c) The city may also enforce provisions of this chapter by mandamus, injunction, or other appropriate remedy in a court of competent jurisdiction. ( 98-Or-057 , § 1, 6-26-98)
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Plain English

Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 248.240 establishes that failing to comply with the requirements of this chapter — whether by an owner, an owner's agent, a buyer, or any other person — constitutes a misdemeanor under Minnesota law. Evaluators who fail to meet the chapter's licensing requirements face the same misdemeanor classification. Beyond criminal penalties, the city retains the authority to pursue civil enforcement through court remedies such as mandamus or injunction.

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For Property Managers

Under § 248.240, property owners and their agents who do not follow the requirements of this chapter, or who fail to comply with a city-issued order, expose themselves to misdemeanor criminal liability. Compliant operators generally maintain current documentation, respond promptly to city orders, and ensure that any evaluators they engage hold the required licenses under this chapter. Awareness of both the criminal and civil enforcement tools available to the city — including injunctive relief — is a practical part of managing properties subject to these rules.

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

For Tenants

Section § 248.240 signals that the city of Minneapolis treats noncompliance with this chapter seriously, classifying violations by owners, agents, and buyers as misdemeanors. Tenants who believe an owner or agent has violated this chapter may consider filing a complaint with the city, which has the authority to issue orders and pursue enforcement through criminal prosecution or civil court remedies. Tenant-rights organizations in Minneapolis can help residents understand what options exist when a violation of this chapter may have occurred.

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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Related Rules

§ 5.709
§ 5.709 Administrative process for defining and revising inspection criteria.
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Investigations; records; reports
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Application of chapter to existing dwellings

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