Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 248.70

Disclosure report (Minneapolis Housing Code)

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Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 248.70
(a) The city shall prepare or authorize the use of such form or forms as it may deem appropriate to constitute a disclosure under section 248.20 and this section.
(b) The disclosure report shall provide information concerning minimum code requirements applicable to existing single- and two-family dwellings, townhouses, first time condominium conversion units which, when not complied with, constitute:
(1) A major structural defect.
(2) An immediate danger to the health and safety of the occupant.
(3) A violation of the minimum housing code.
(c) The information shall indicate, with appropriate comments, whether the condition at the time and date of the evaluation:
(1) Meets minimum city requirements.
(2) Is below minimum city requirements.
(3) Is a suggested correction; repair/replace is recommended but not required.
(4) Is a required repair/replace item as specified in section 248.80 .
(5) Is not applicable/does not apply.
(d) It shall be assumed that any concealed facilities and installations that are not viewed are adequate, based on the functional operations of the facilities and installations and the condition of the equipment that is viewed.
(e) Nothing in the disclosure report shall indicate, or shall be deemed to indicate, that such dwelling meets all minimum housing and building standards. No warranty is expressed or implied.
(f) The disclosure report shall also indicate:
(1) Whether or not there are housing orders pending regarding the property issued by the department of regulatory services, City of Minneapolis.
(2) Whether the property is condemned or not.
(3) The dwelling's current zoning status.
(4) A discrepancy with city records regarding number of units.
(5) Whether the property is conforming or nonconforming.
(g) The disclosure report shall include certification that a professional opinion prepared by a professional architect or engineer, licensed in this state, describing the following was available to prospective purchasers in first time condominium conversions:
(1) Present condition of all structural components, including the age and condition of the roofing system.
(2) Present condition of all common mechanical, electrical, heating, water, gas, plumbing, and fire safety installations located in the building, including systems located in and/or servicing the common areas of first time condominium conversions.
(3) A statement regarding the expected useful life of each installation, system, or structure, or facility noted above. ( 98-Or-057 , § 1, 6-26-98; 2005-Or-143 , § 6, 12-23-05; 2013-Or-164 , § 2, 12-6-13; Ord. No. 2019-008 , § 1, 2-15-19)
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Plain English

Minneapolis Code § 248.70 establishes the structure and content of the disclosure report used when selling certain residential properties, including single- and two-family homes, townhouses, and first-time condominium conversions. The report must identify whether conditions meet, fall below, or are simply recommended for improvement under city code, and must flag pending housing orders, condemnation status, zoning, and unit-count discrepancies. The report does not serve as a warranty that the property meets all housing and building standards.

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For Property Managers

Under § 248.70, operators and sellers of covered residential properties are generally expected to use the city-approved disclosure form and ensure it accurately reflects the property's condition at the time of evaluation. Compliant practice typically includes disclosing any pending housing orders from the Department of Regulatory Services, the property's condemnation and zoning status, and—for first-time condo conversions—a licensed architect's or engineer's professional opinion on structural and mechanical systems. Sellers of condominium conversions should be aware that the certification requirement for a professional opinion is a distinct component of the § 248.70 report.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Section § 248.70 gives prospective buyers and tenants of covered dwellings the right to review a standardized disclosure report that identifies code deficiencies, pending housing orders, and condemnation status before a transaction is completed. If a disclosure report was not provided or appears incomplete, a tenant or buyer may raise that omission in connection with rights established under § 248.20 and related provisions. Tenant-rights organizations in Minneapolis can help individuals understand what a complete disclosure should contain and what options may be available when one is missing or inaccurate.

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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