Roseville, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 1201 § 1201.107
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The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this division, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Affordable housing building means a multiple-family rental housing building having five or more dwelling units when at least 20 percent of the units rent for an amount that is affordable. Affordable shall mean no more than 30 percent of income to households at or below 80 percent of area median income, as most recently determined by the federal department of housing and urban development for low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) purposes, as adjusted for household size and number of bedrooms. Available for sale means the earliest implementation of any of the following actions: negotiating to enter into a purchase agreement that includes an affordable housing building, including like-kind property swaps such as a 1031 exchange, advertising the sale of an affordable housing building, entering into a listing agreement to sell an affordable housing building, or posting a sign that an affordable housing building is for sale. Cause means the tenant or a member of the tenant's household materially violated a term of the lease or rental agreement, or violated an applicable federal, state, or local law or regulation. Housing building means a building with five or more rental units. Housing unit means a rental unit within a housing building. Material change means a change in the terms of a lease that significantly limits or restricts the tenants' use and enjoyment of a housing unit or the housing building. Rent means a fixed periodical payment made by the tenant to the landlord for occupancy of a housing unit but shall not include additional costs that may be incurred above occupancy of the housing unit such as utilities, garage, storage closets, and the like. Tenant notification period means the period that commences on the date when a written notice of the transfer of ownership of a housing building is sent to each housing unit tenant pursuant to section 1201.109 and ends on the last day of the third full calendar month following the date on which the notice was sent. In no case shall the tenant notification period be less than 90 days. Transfer of ownership means any conveyance of title to an affordable housing building, whether legal or equitable, voluntary or involuntary, resulting in a transfer of control of the building, effective as of the earlier of the date of delivery of the instrument of conveyance or the date the new owner takes possession.
Section 1201.107 of the Roseville Code of Ordinances establishes the precise meanings of key terms used throughout the affordable housing division. Definitions such as 'affordable housing building,' 'tenant notification period,' and 'transfer of ownership' set the boundaries for which properties, transactions, and timeframes are covered by the broader regulatory scheme. For example, a building qualifies as an 'affordable housing building' only when it has five or more units and at least 20 percent of those units rent at no more than 30 percent of income for households at or below 80 percent of area median income, as determined by HUD. These definitions shape how every other provision in the division is interpreted and applied.
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Under Roseville Code of Ordinances ch. 1201 § 1201.107, property owners and managers should be familiar with how each defined term applies to their portfolio. Whether a building qualifies as an 'affordable housing building' depends on unit count and the income-based rent thresholds tied to HUD's most recent area median income figures, so operators generally track those figures and their unit mix carefully. Definitions like 'available for sale,' 'transfer of ownership,' and 'tenant notification period' are particularly relevant when a sale or ownership change is being contemplated, as they determine when obligations under the broader division are triggered.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 1201.107 of the Roseville Code of Ordinances defines the terms that determine whether a tenant's building and situation fall under the protections of this division. The definition of 'rent,' for instance, clarifies that charges for utilities, garage, or storage are not considered rent under this framework, which can be relevant when evaluating how rules apply to a tenancy. Tenants who want to understand whether their building qualifies as an 'affordable housing building' or whether a landlord's actions constitute a 'material change' or a 'transfer of ownership' may find it useful to consult a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid resource for guidance on how these definitions interact with the rest of the division.
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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