Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 250.60
Express warranties (Minneapolis Housing Code)
Operative Text
(a) Express warranties made by any declarant to a purchaser of a unit, if relied upon by the purchaser, are created as follows: (1) Any affirmation of fact or promise which relates to the unit, its use, or rights appurtenant thereto; area improvements to the condominium that would directly benefit the unit; or the right to use or have the benefit of facilities not located in the condominium; creates an express warranty that the unit and related rights and uses will conform to the affirmation or promise; (2) Any model or description of the physical characteristics of the condominium, including plans and specifications of or for improvements, creates an express warranty that the condominium will conform to the model or description; (3) Any description of the quantity or extent of the real estate comprising the condominium, including plats or surveys, creates an express warranty that the condominium will conform to the description, subject to customary tolerance; and (4) A provision that a purchaser may put a unit to a specified use is an express warranty that the specified use is lawful. (b) Neither formal words, such as "warranty" or "guarantee," nor a specific intention to make a warranty, are necessary to create an express warranty, but a statement purporting to be merely an opinion or commendation of the real estate or its value does not create a warranty. (c) Any conveyance of a unit transfers to the purchaser all express warranties made by the declarant. (79-Or-209, § 1, 10-26-79)
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 12 § 250.60 establishes how express warranties are created in condominium sales. When a declarant makes factual statements, promises, provides models, descriptions, plats, or surveys about a unit or its permitted uses, those representations automatically become legally binding warranties — even without using the words 'warranty' or 'guarantee.' Pure opinions or general praise of a property's value, however, do not rise to the level of a warranty. When a unit is sold, all express warranties made by the original declarant automatically transfer to the new purchaser.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 12 § 250.60, declarants and property managers involved in condominium sales should be aware that factual representations made during the sales process — including descriptions in brochures, plans, plats, models, or verbal promises about permitted uses — can constitute binding express warranties. Compliant operators typically ensure that all marketing materials, floor plans, and sales communications accurately reflect the actual characteristics and lawful uses of the units being sold. Statements framed as mere opinions or value assessments are treated differently under this provision, so operators generally take care to distinguish factual claims from subjective commentary.
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 § 250.60 gives condominium purchasers the benefit of any express warranties that were made by the original declarant, including those transferred through a subsequent conveyance. If a unit does not conform to factual representations made during the sales process — such as promised amenities, described square footage, or stated lawful uses — those representations may constitute enforceable warranties under this provision. Purchasers who believe a warranty has been breached may wish to review the sales materials and disclosures they received, consult a tenant- or homeowner-rights organization, or seek independent legal guidance to understand available remedies.
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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