Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 248.260
Effective date (Minneapolis Housing Code)
Operative Text
This chapter shall be effective for dwellings sold, closed, offered or listed for sale by exhibiting or showing on or after February 1, 2006, remain valid for two (2) years from the date of evaluation and for one (1) owner. (98-Or-057, § 1, 6-26-98; 2002-Or-034, § 14, 5-3-02; 2005-Or-143, § 17 , 12-23-05)
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 248.260 establishes when the city's Truth-in-Sale of Housing chapter takes effect and how long its evaluations remain valid. Specifically, the chapter applies to dwellings that are sold, closed, offered, or listed for sale on or after February 1, 2006. An evaluation issued under this chapter is valid for two years from the date it was conducted and is tied to a single owner, meaning it does not automatically transfer to a new owner.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 248.260, property owners and managers involved in selling or listing a dwelling in Minneapolis must ensure that any Truth-in-Sale of Housing evaluation on file is still within its two-year validity window and was issued to the current owner. A compliant operator generally confirms the evaluation's date and ownership status before listing or closing on a property, and obtains a new evaluation if either condition is no longer met. Keeping documentation of the evaluation date and the owner to whom it was issued helps demonstrate compliance during a transaction.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 248.260 means that any Truth-in-Sale of Housing evaluation a seller presents to you as a prospective buyer should be no more than two years old and should have been issued to the current owner of the property. If you have reason to believe an evaluation presented during a transaction is expired or was issued to a prior owner, you may raise that concern with the City of Minneapolis or consult a tenant- or buyer-rights organization familiar with local housing ordinances. Understanding the validity rules under § 248.260 can help you assess whether the disclosures provided during a sale are current and applicable.
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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