Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 250.80
Exclusion or modification of implied warranties (Minneapolis Housing Code)
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(a) Except as limited by subsection (b), implied warranties: (1) May be excluded or modified by agreement of the parties; and (2) Are excluded by expression of disclaimer, such as "as is," "with all faults," or other language which in common understanding calls the buyer's attention to the exclusion of warranties. (b) With respect to a purchaser of a unit which may be occupied for residential use, no general disclaimer of implied warranties is effective, but a declarant may disclaim liability in an instrument signed by the purchaser for a specified defect or specified failure to comply with applicable law, if the defect or failure entered into and became a part of the basis of the bargain. (79-Or-209, § 1, 10-26-79)
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 12 § 250.80 governs when implied warranties in condominium or unit sales can be waived or limited. While general blanket disclaimers—such as 'as is' language—are permitted in non-residential contexts, they carry no legal weight when a residential unit is being sold to a purchaser. Instead, a declarant (typically the seller or developer) may only disclaim liability for a specific, identified defect or legal non-compliance if that particular issue was disclosed and formed part of the agreed basis of the transaction.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Minneapolis Code § 12 § 250.80, operators and declarants selling residential units should understand that broad 'as is' or 'with all faults' disclaimers do not shield them from implied warranty claims when the buyer intends to occupy the unit residentially. A compliant seller who wishes to limit liability for a known defect or code issue instead prepares a written instrument that identifies the specific defect, has the purchaser sign it, and ensures the disclosure is genuinely part of the negotiated transaction. Keeping clear documentation that the specific defect was disclosed and factored into the sale terms is a standard practice under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Minneapolis Code § 12 § 250.80 provides residential unit purchasers with meaningful protection: a seller cannot simply include a blanket disclaimer to wipe out all implied warranties on a home or condo. If a seller or declarant did attempt to disclaim liability for a specific defect, that disclaimer is only valid if it was for a clearly identified issue, was put in writing, was signed by the purchaser, and genuinely formed part of the bargain. Purchasers who believe a disclaimer was improperly used to cover up undisclosed defects may wish to review the signed documents carefully and consult a tenant- or homeowner-rights organization familiar with Minneapolis ordinances for general information about available options.
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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