Bloomington, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 14 § 14.521
PURPOSE (Bloomington Time-of-Sale Housing Evaluations and Manufactured Home Park Regulations)
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The purpose of this Division C of the city code is to enhance the supply of safe, sanitary and adequate housing and to prevent the deterioration of the overall housing stock in the city, thereby protecting the general health, safety, and welfare. (Recodified by Ord. 95-13, passed 8-7-1995; amended by Ord. 2022-4 , passed 2-14-2022)
Section 14.521 of Bloomington, Minnesota's Code of Ordinances establishes the overarching purpose of Division C, which governs housing standards in the city. The provision frames the entire division around two core goals: expanding the availability of housing that meets safety and sanitary standards, and halting the decline of the city's overall housing stock. By anchoring these goals in public health, safety, and welfare, the provision signals the policy rationale behind the more specific rules that follow in Division C.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Division C of the Bloomington City Code, introduced by § 14.521, sets the foundational expectations that shape all housing maintenance and rental standards in the city. Operators who keep their properties safe, sanitary, and in good repair are acting in alignment with the stated purpose of this division. Understanding this purpose clause can help property owners and managers contextualize why the more specific requirements elsewhere in Division C exist and how compliance efforts serve the broader community interest.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 14.521 of the Bloomington Code of Ordinances establishes that Division C exists specifically to protect residents by ensuring housing remains safe, sanitary, and adequate. Tenants can point to this purpose clause as context when raising concerns about housing conditions, since it reflects the city's stated commitment to preventing housing deterioration. Those experiencing substandard conditions may find it useful to reference this provision when contacting the city, a local tenant-rights organization, or other resources to understand what protections Division C is designed to provide.
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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