Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 250.40
Notice to occupants (Minneapolis Housing Code)
Operative Text
A declarant of a conversion condominium which has been created or is intended to be created shall give the occupants of the building notice of conversion which states the fact of conversion or the intent to convert at least one hundred twenty (120) days, or in the case of a unit with an occupant on the date of delivery of the notice who is sixty-five (65) years of age or older, under the age of eighteen (18), or who is legally handicapped as defined under Minnesota Statutes, one hundred eighty (180) days, before the declarant will require such parties to vacate. The notice shall be delivered once with respect to each unit and shall have attached thereto a copy of this Chapter 250 and a form of purchase agreement setting forth the terms of sale contemplated by section 250.50 hereof. No occupant may be required by the declarant to vacate during said one hundred twenty- or one hundred eighty-day period, except by reason of nonpayment of rent, waste or unlawful conduct, or violation of any other term or condition of lease other than the expiration, and the terms of the tenancy may not be altered during that period. Failure of a declarant to give notice as required by this section constitutes a defense to an action for possession. After notice of conversion has been given to any unit, the declarant shall thereafter notify any new tenant who leases any unit in the building from the declarant that the building is or is to become part of a condominium. The notice referred to in this section shall state that a tenants' association may be formed for the purpose of making an offer to purchase the property which is the subject of the conversion condominium. The provision contained in the preceding sentence does not create a right on the part of such tenants' association to purchase such property or an obligation on anyone to negotiate with, finance or arrange financing for, or sell such property to such tenants' association. (79-Or-209, § 1, 10-26-79; Pet. No. 252271, § 46, 5-11-90)
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 12 § 250.40 governs the notice that a condominium conversion declarant must provide to building occupants before requiring them to vacate. Most occupants must receive at least 120 days' written notice, while occupants who are 65 or older, under 18, or legally handicapped are entitled to at least 180 days' notice. During the applicable notice period, occupants generally cannot be forced to leave except for specific lease violations such as nonpayment of rent, waste, or unlawful conduct, and the terms of their tenancy cannot be changed. The notice must include a copy of Chapter 250 and a purchase agreement form, and must inform occupants that they may form a tenants' association to explore purchasing the property.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 12 § 250.40, a compliant conversion declarant delivers written notice of conversion to each unit at least 120 days before requiring vacancy—or 180 days for any occupant who is 65 or older, under 18, or legally handicapped. The notice package includes a copy of Chapter 250 and a purchase agreement form reflecting the terms outlined in § 250.50, and it informs occupants of their right to form a tenants' association. Operators also ensure that any new tenant who leases a unit after notice has been given is separately informed that the building is or will become a condominium. Rent terms and tenancy conditions are held constant throughout the notice period, with removal pursued only on grounds such as nonpayment, waste, or other lease violations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 12 § 250.40 gives building occupants meaningful advance notice and protections when a landlord intends to convert a building to condominiums. If you are 65 or older, under 18, or legally handicapped, you are entitled to 180 days' notice rather than the standard 120 days, and your tenancy terms cannot be altered during that period. Importantly, § 250.40 explicitly states that a declarant's failure to provide proper notice constitutes a defense to an eviction action, which is a right tenants may raise in court proceedings. Tenants may also wish to consult a tenant-rights organization to understand options such as forming a tenants' association to explore purchasing the 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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