Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 248.250
Warranty limitations (Minneapolis Housing Code)
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(a) Nothing in the evaluator's report shall guarantee or warrant that a dwelling meets all minimum maintenance, housing, and building standards. (b) Evaluations conducted pursuant to this chapter are made in order to improve the overall housing stock in the city. The report issued by the evaluator is not a guarantee or warranty to any individual buyer, seller, or renter regarding the condition of the individual dwelling, nor is the report intended for the special benefit of any individual. ( 98-Or-057 , § 1, 6-26-98)
Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 248.250 establishes that housing evaluation reports issued under this chapter carry no guarantee or warranty about whether a dwelling fully meets minimum maintenance, housing, or building standards. The reports are produced to benefit the city's overall housing stock, not to serve as a personal assurance to any buyer, seller, or renter about the specific condition of a unit. Any individual who receives or relies on such a report should understand it is a general assessment tool, not a certification of compliance or a legally enforceable promise about the property's condition.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 248.250, property owners and managers should be aware that a favorable evaluation report does not certify that a dwelling meets every applicable maintenance or building standard, nor does it shield an operator from other legal obligations. Compliant operators typically continue to monitor and address maintenance issues independently of any evaluation report, understanding that the report's purpose is citywide housing improvement rather than individual property certification. Relying solely on an evaluation report as evidence of full code compliance would be inconsistent with the limited scope this provision explicitly defines.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 248.250 makes clear that an evaluation report issued under this chapter is not a warranty or guarantee made for your personal benefit as a renter, and it does not confirm that the dwelling meets all required standards. Tenants who have concerns about a unit's condition have general enforcement paths available, such as filing a complaint with the city's housing inspection or code enforcement office, or contacting a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on what remedies may apply. Because the report carries no individual warranty under this provision, tenants may wish to seek independent information about a dwelling's condition rather than relying on an evaluation report alone.
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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