Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 248.30
Seller disclosure required (Minneapolis Housing Code)
Operative Text
(a) The truth-in-housing disclosure report, the code compliance orders or certificate of code compliance shall all contain a statement signed by the owner or representative of the owner: (1) As to any damage to the dwelling or its contents by: a. Flooding. b. Sewer backup due to flooding. (2) Any evidence of chronic water seepage of which the owner has experience or knowledge. (3) Age and condition of roof: a. Currently leaking. b. Patched. (4) That the professional opinion referenced in section 248.70 was obtained and will be provided to all prospective purchasers in first time condominium conversion. (5) As to whether there has been environmental testing, removal or remediation as defined in 248.10 (b) Further, no owner or representative of the owner shall sell such dwelling without providing to the buyer a statement of the nature, extent and cause of any water seepage or flooding of any portion of the property within the knowledge of the owner. (c) All such reports and certificates or orders are deemed not valid without the signed statement. ( 98-Or-057 , § 1, 6-26-98; 2005-Or-143 , § 3, 12-23-05; 2006-Or-113 , § 2, 10-20-06)
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 248.30 requires that any truth-in-housing disclosure report, code compliance order, or certificate of code compliance include a signed statement from the property owner or their representative covering specific conditions. These conditions include past flooding damage, sewer backup, chronic water seepage, roof condition, first-time condominium conversion professional opinions, and any environmental testing or remediation. Separately, no sale of a dwelling may proceed without the buyer receiving a written statement describing the nature, extent, and cause of any known water seepage or flooding on the property. Without the required signed statement, the reports and certificates are considered legally invalid.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Minneapolis Code § 248.30, compliant property owners ensure that every truth-in-housing disclosure report, code compliance order, or certificate of code compliance includes a signed statement addressing flooding history, sewer backup incidents, chronic water seepage, roof condition, environmental testing or remediation, and condominium conversion professional opinions where applicable. Operators also provide buyers with a separate written statement detailing any known water seepage or flooding before completing a sale. Because § 248.30 explicitly voids reports and certificates that lack the required signed statement, maintaining thorough records of property conditions and disclosures is a standard part of the transaction process.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Minneapolis Code § 248.30 gives prospective buyers the right to receive a signed disclosure covering flooding, sewer backup, chronic water seepage, roof condition, and environmental remediation history before a sale is completed. If a truth-in-housing report or certificate of code compliance is missing the required signed statement, § 248.30 deems it invalid, which may be relevant to a transaction's legal standing. Buyers or tenants who believe a disclosure was incomplete or withheld can contact the Minneapolis Department of Inspections, consult a local tenant-rights or housing organization, or seek independent legal guidance to understand available options.
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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