Saint Paul, Minn., Legis. Code ch. 189 § 189.14
Disclosure Report, Filing
Operative Text
(a) For original Disclosure Reports: (1) Each Licensed Evaluator, when preparing a Disclosure Report, shall set forth any structural defects, any immediate hazards to health and safety, and/or other deviation(s) from the standards set forth in the Evaluator Guidelines. The Licensed Evaluator, using information maintained by the Department of Safety and Inspections, shall report, if applicable to the Dwelling or Dwelling Unit, the information identified in subsection 189.05 (4) a., b., c., d. or e. The Disclosure Report shall be submitted in the form and format approved by the Truth-in-Sale of Housing Board. (2) The Licensed Evaluator shall submit to the seller the original copy of the Disclosure Report. The Licensed Evaluator shall initiate the filing of the Disclosure Report by computer data entry within seven (7) days after the Truth-in-Sale of Housing Evaluation or re-evaluation has been made, and complete the filing of their inspection report no more than three (3) days after the date of the computer data entry in accordance with subsection (4) herein below. (3) The Licensed Evaluator shall pay the filing fee established by the Truth-in-Sale of Housing Board required with each Disclosure Report filed with the secretary-treasurer. (4) Any Licensed Evaluator who fails to file the Disclosure Report within seven (7) days of the Truth-in-Sale of Housing Evaluation date shall be assessed any late penalty fee established by the Truth-in-Sale of Housing Board. Any Licensed Evaluator who fails to file their Disclosure Report within three (3) days of the date of the initial computer entry of the inspection shall be assessed any late penalty fee established by the Truth-in-Sale of Housing Board. Late penalty fee(s) shall be in addition to the normal filing fee for a Disclosure Report. (5) In addition to the above penalty, the failure to submit the original copy of the Disclosure Report to the seller, pay the required filing fees, or the failure to file any Disclosure Report within thirty (30) days of the date of the Truth-in-Sale of Housing Evaluation shall be sufficient cause for the Truth-in-Sale of Housing Board to take adverse action against the license or Licensed Evaluator. (6) The Truth-in-Sale of Housing Board shall keep each Disclosure Report submitted by a Licensed Evaluator on file in accordance with the records retention schedule as required by Minn. Stat. § 138.17. (b) For Re-evaluation reports: (1) Licensed Evaluators shall meet all requirements as for original Disclosure Reports except there shall be no filing fee required unless a fee is specifically ordered by or through the Truth-in-Sale of Housing Board.
Saint Paul Legislative Code ch. 189 § 189.14 establishes the process by which Licensed Evaluators must prepare, submit, and file Disclosure Reports in connection with the city's Truth-in-Sale of Housing program. An evaluator must document structural defects, health and safety hazards, and other code deviations, then deliver the original report to the seller and file it electronically within defined deadlines. Missing those deadlines triggers late penalty fees set by the Truth-in-Sale of Housing Board, and persistent non-compliance can result in adverse action against the evaluator's license. Re-evaluation reports follow the same rules but generally do not require a filing fee.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Saint Paul Legislative Code ch. 189 § 189.14, sellers typically rely on a Licensed Evaluator to handle the Disclosure Report process, but property owners benefit from understanding the timeline: the evaluator must initiate computer data entry within seven days of the evaluation and complete the full filing within three days of that entry. Sellers should confirm they have received the original copy of the Disclosure Report from their Licensed Evaluator, as failure to deliver that copy is grounds for adverse action against the evaluator's license. Operators managing multiple properties or transactions in Saint Paul generally track these deadlines closely to avoid delays that could affect a sale.
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 § 189.14 is designed to ensure that housing evaluation findings are formally documented and accessible, giving prospective buyers and tenants a record of any structural defects or health and safety hazards identified in a dwelling. The Truth-in-Sale of Housing Board maintains these Disclosure Reports on file in accordance with state records retention law, meaning the information is available as part of the public record. Tenants or buyers who believe a Disclosure Report was not properly filed or that required information was omitted may contact the Department of Safety and Inspections or the Truth-in-Sale of Housing Board, or consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with Saint Paul housing regulations.
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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