Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 248.50
Resale of dwellings (Minneapolis Housing Code)
Operative Text
(a) A disclosure report is valid for two (2) years from the date of its issuance. The report is valid only for the owner listed on the report. The certificate of approval, issued to the same owner as listed on the report, shall be valid for the same two-year period. (b) A code compliance certificate is valid for one (1) year from the date of issuance. The certificate is valid only for the owner listed. (c) Code compliance orders are valid for one (1) year from the date of issuance. The orders are valid only for the owner listed. ( 98-Or-057 , § 1, 6-26-98; 2005-Or-143 , § 5, 12-23-05)
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 248.50 establishes time limits and owner-specific validity for three types of documents used in residential property resales. A disclosure report and its accompanying certificate of approval are each valid for two years from issuance, but only for the owner named on the documents. A code compliance certificate and any code compliance orders are each valid for one year from issuance, and similarly apply only to the owner listed on them.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 248.50, property owners and managers involved in the resale process in Minneapolis should track the issuance dates of all disclosure reports, certificates of approval, code compliance certificates, and code compliance orders, since each document carries a distinct expiration window. Because these documents are tied to the named owner, a transfer of ownership or a lapse past the validity period generally means new documentation will be required before a compliant resale can proceed. Operators commonly maintain organized records of these documents and monitor renewal timelines to avoid delays in a transaction.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Minneapolis Code § 248.50 gives tenants and prospective buyers a basis for verifying that the documents presented during a resale are current and issued to the correct owner. If a disclosure report, code compliance certificate, or compliance orders appear expired or list a different owner, that may be relevant to the validity of the transaction. Tenants and buyers can raise questions about document validity with the City of Minneapolis's relevant inspection or licensing office, or consult a tenant-rights organization for guidance on what these documents mean for a specific property.
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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