Andover, Minn., City Code title 9 ch. 8 art. A (2026) § 9-8A-21
Restriction On Transfer of Ownership
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9-8A-21: RESTRICTION ON TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP: It shall be unlawful for the owner of any dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming unit, or building upon whom a pending Compliance Order has been served to sell, transfer, mortgage, or lease, or otherwise dispose thereof to another person until the provisions of the Compliance Order have been complied with, unless such owner shall furnish to grantee, lessee, or mortgagee a true copy of any notice of violation or Compliance Order and shall obtain and possess a receipt of acknowledgment. Anyone with an interest in the dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming unit, or building who has received notice of the existence of a Compliance Order shall be bound by same without further service of notice upon him/her and shall be liable for all penalties and procedures provided by this ordinance.
Section 9-8A-21 of the Andover, MN City Code restricts what property owners can do with a dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming unit, or building while a Compliance Order is pending against it. An owner generally cannot sell, transfer, mortgage, lease, or otherwise convey the property until the Compliance Order's requirements are met — unless the owner provides the incoming buyer, lessee, or mortgagee with a true copy of any notice of violation or Compliance Order and obtains a signed receipt of acknowledgment. Once any party with an interest in the property has received notice of a Compliance Order, that party is bound by its terms and subject to all associated penalties, regardless of whether they were separately served with formal notice.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 9-8A-21, property owners and managers operating in Andover, MN who have received a Compliance Order generally ensure that any pending order is fully resolved before completing a sale, transfer, mortgage, or lease of the affected property. When a transaction must proceed before full compliance is achieved, compliant operators document the disclosure by providing the incoming party with a true copy of the notice of violation or Compliance Order and retaining a signed receipt of acknowledgment. Keeping thorough records of Compliance Orders, disclosure documents, and receipts helps demonstrate that the obligations of § 9-8A-21 were met throughout any ownership transition.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 9-8A-21 means that if you are renting or acquiring an interest in a property in Andover, MN that carries an active Compliance Order, you may be legally bound by that order once you have received notice of its existence — even if no separate formal notice was served on you. Tenants who discover that a landlord transferred or leased a property subject to a Compliance Order without providing the required disclosure and receipt may have grounds to raise that violation under this ordinance. Tenant-rights organizations or a housing attorney familiar with Andover's property maintenance code can help you understand what options may be available when § 9-8A-21 appears relevant to your situation.
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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