Saint Paul, Minn., Legis. Code ch. 189 § 189.12
Applications for licensed evaluator
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(a) Each person desiring an Evaluator's License shall file an application with the Truth-in-Sale of Housing Board, at least three (3) days prior to the date of the examination and shall pay the nonrefundable sum(s) determined by the Truth-in-Sale of Housing Board as the examination fee(s). (b) Each application shall contain the following information: name, address, place of current employment, time and place of schools attended and studies completed, together with a chronological record of the applicant's previous employment, with complete information regarding duties and the type of work performed and such information as the Truth-in-Sale of Housing Board deems appropriate. (c) The applications are public data under the Minnesota Data Practices Act and available to any person upon request.
Saint Paul Legislative Code ch. 189 § 189.12 establishes the process for applying for an Evaluator's License under the city's Truth-in-Sale of Housing program. Applicants must submit a completed application to the Truth-in-Sale of Housing Board at least three days before the scheduled examination and pay a nonrefundable fee set by the Board. The application must include personal, educational, and employment history details, and because these applications are classified as public data under the Minnesota Data Practices Act, anyone may request access to them.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Saint Paul Legislative Code ch. 189 § 189.12, property owners or managers who wish to employ or contract with a licensed evaluator should be aware that evaluators obtain their credentials through a formal Board-administered process. Compliant operators typically verify that any evaluator they work with holds a valid license issued after completing the application and examination requirements. Knowing that application records are publicly available under the Minnesota Data Practices Act can help operators confirm an evaluator's credentials history.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Saint Paul Legislative Code ch. 189 § 189.12 governs how individuals become licensed evaluators in the city's Truth-in-Sale of Housing program, which directly affects housing transactions that tenants may encounter. Because evaluator applications are public data under the Minnesota Data Practices Act, tenants have the right to request and review those records if they have questions about an evaluator's background or qualifications. Tenants with concerns about the licensing process or an evaluator's credentials may contact the Truth-in-Sale of Housing Board or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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