Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 248.80
Correction of required repair/replace items (Minneapolis Housing Code)
Operative Text
(a) The following items, when discovered by the evaluator by a visual inspection, shall be identified as required repair/replacement items in the disclosure report. (1) Heating systems that are unsafe, requiring certification by a licensed contractor due to burned out or rusted heat exchangers; burned out, rusted, or plugged flues; improper vents. (2) Water heaters that are unsafe, requiring certification by a licensed contractor due to burned out or rusted heat exchangers; burned out, rusted or plugged flues; improper vents; or improper or missing temperature and pressure relief valves or discharge pipe. (3) Electrical systems that are unsafe, requiring certification by a licensed contractor due to dangerous overloading; damaged or deteriorated equipment; improperly tapped or spliced wiring; exposed uninsulated wires; temporary distribution systems; or ungrounded systems. (4) Plumbing systems that are unsafe due to open waste or vent systems, or cross connections of the municipal water supply. (5) Smoke detectors that are improperly located, missing, or inoperable. (6) Lack of required utilities. (7) Gas piping systems that are unsafe due to unapproved, improper, or uncapped lines. (8) Failure to provide or make available to all prospective purchasers in first time condominium conversions the professional opinion on the present condition of all common area components and systems as required by section 248.70 . (b) When correcting or certifying the required repair/replace items, the owner or licensed contractor shall obtain all necessary permits and comply with all city ordinances. ( 98-Or-057 , § 1, 6-26-98; 98-Or-085 , § 2, 8-28-98; 2002-Or-034 , § 4, 5-3-02; 2005-Or-143 , § 7, 12-23-05)
Minneapolis Code § 248.80 establishes a list of specific property conditions — including unsafe heating systems, water heaters, electrical systems, plumbing, gas piping, smoke detectors, and missing utilities — that a home evaluator must flag as required repair or replacement items in a disclosure report following a visual inspection. When any of these deficiencies are found, they must be corrected or certified by a licensed contractor before the process is complete. All corrective work must be done with the proper permits and in compliance with city ordinances. This provision applies in the context of property sales and first-time condominium conversions in Minneapolis.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners subject to Minneapolis Code § 248.80 generally ensure that all systems covered by the provision — heating, water heating, electrical, plumbing, gas piping, and smoke detectors — are in safe, code-compliant condition before a property evaluation takes place. When an evaluator identifies any required repair or replacement item, compliant operators arrange for a licensed contractor to perform or certify the necessary work and secure all required city permits. Owners involved in first-time condominium conversions also make sure that the professional condition opinion for common area components required under § 248.70 is available to prospective purchasers.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Prospective buyers and tenants in Minneapolis should be aware that § 248.80 entitles them to a disclosure report that identifies any unsafe or deficient systems discovered during a visual inspection, including heating, electrical, plumbing, gas, and smoke detector issues. If required repair or replacement items are not disclosed or corrected as the ordinance requires, that may be a basis for raising a concern with the City of Minneapolis or consulting a tenant- or buyer-rights organization familiar with local housing code enforcement. Reviewing the disclosure report carefully and understanding what items have been flagged under § 248.80 can be an important step in understanding a property's condition.
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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