Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 248.60
Exceptions (Minneapolis Housing Code)
Operative Text
The provisions of this chapter do not apply to: (1) Any newly constructed dwelling when title is transferred to the first owner. a. Any owner, representative of the owner, builder, general contractor or other representative must comply with Minnesota Statutes, Section 327A regarding disclosure information and new home warranties. (2) The sale or transfer of title of any dwelling to a public body. (3) The sale or transfer of title of any dwelling for the purpose of demolition. (4) The sale or conveyance of any dwelling by sheriff or other public or court officer in the performance of their official duties. This exemption does not apply, however, to the sale of a dwelling by a person appointed by a probate court. ( 98-Or-057 , § 1, 6-26-98)
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 248.60 carves out four categories of residential property transactions that are exempt from the disclosure and inspection requirements of Chapter 248. These exemptions cover newly constructed homes sold to their first owner (though state warranty and disclosure rules under Minnesota Statutes § 327A still apply), sales to public bodies, sales intended for demolition, and sales conducted by a sheriff or other public officer in an official capacity. Notably, the exemption for court-officer sales does not extend to a person appointed by a probate court to sell a dwelling.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and their agents operating under § 248.60 should identify at the outset of any transaction whether it falls into one of the four exempt categories, since compliance obligations under Chapter 248 hinge on that determination. Sellers of newly constructed homes transferring title to a first owner are still bound by Minnesota Statutes § 327A, meaning new-home warranty and disclosure requirements remain in force even when Chapter 248 does not apply. Operators handling estate or probate-related sales should be aware that the public-officer exemption explicitly excludes probate-court-appointed representatives, so those transactions remain subject to the chapter's full requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants and prospective home buyers should understand that § 248.60 limits the scope of Chapter 248's protections, meaning certain transactions — such as purchases from a sheriff's sale or a sale to a public body — may not carry the same disclosure obligations that ordinarily apply. However, buyers of newly constructed homes retain rights under Minnesota Statutes § 327A, which provides independent warranty and disclosure protections regardless of the Chapter 248 exemption. Anyone uncertain about whether a specific transaction is exempt can consult a tenant-rights organization, a housing counselor, or review the ordinance directly to understand which protections may still apply.
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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