Bloomington, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 14 § 14.523
EVALUATION REPORT REQUIRED (Bloomington Time-of-Sale Housing Evaluations and Manufactured Home Park Regulations)
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(a) Except as set forth in this Division C , no single-family dwelling , two-family dwelling , mobile home or a unit in a multiple-family dwelling located within the city may be voluntarily offered for sale or conveyed by deed or contract for deed until the owner or owner’s agent has first applied for and secured an evaluation prepared by an evaluator licensed under this Division C . The evaluation report must include an energy disclosure report in accordance with the requirements in § 14.523.01 . A separate evaluation report must be prepared for each dwelling or structure. (b) A valid evaluation report issued for the dwelling in question shall be provided to the buyer before or at the time of sale of the dwelling . The buyer shall not occupy the structure prior to issuance of the evaluation report . (c) If the structure is in compliance with requirements of this Division C , the evaluation report shall state that the structure has been inspected and is in conformance with this Division C . An evaluation report is valid for one year from the date of its issuance. The report is valid only for the owner listed on the report. (d) No person shall offer for sale by exhibiting or showing a dwelling within the city without first having obtained an evaluator’s report and an inspection as described in this Division C . The evaluation report shall be conspicuously displayed for inspection at the premises at all times that such dwelling is being offered for sale . (Recodified by Ord. 95-13, passed 8-7-1995; Ord. 2021-29 , passed 9-13-2021)
Bloomington, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 14.523 requires that before any single-family home, two-family dwelling, mobile home, or unit in a multi-family building can be listed, shown, or sold in the city, the owner must first obtain an evaluation report prepared by a licensed evaluator, which must include an energy disclosure component. The report must be provided to the buyer before or at the time of sale, and the buyer may not move in until the report has been issued. Each report is valid for one year from issuance, applies only to the owner named on it, and must be visibly posted at the property whenever it is being shown to prospective buyers.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 14.523, property owners and their agents are expected to engage a city-licensed evaluator and secure a completed evaluation report — including the required energy disclosure — before listing, exhibiting, or conveying any covered dwelling in Bloomington. Compliant operators ensure the report is on hand prior to any showings, keep it conspicuously displayed at the property throughout the marketing period, and deliver a valid copy to the buyer no later than the time of sale. Because the report expires after one year and is tied to the named owner, operators typically track issuance dates and obtain a fresh report if the property remains unsold past that window.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
§ 14.523 gives buyers and incoming occupants a concrete protection: a valid evaluation report must be in your hands before or at closing, and you are not permitted to occupy the dwelling until that report has been issued. If a seller or agent attempts to close or hand over possession without providing the report, that omission represents a potential violation of this ordinance. Tenants and buyers who believe this requirement has not been met can contact the City of Bloomington's relevant code enforcement office, or reach out to a local tenant-rights or housing organization for guidance on available options.
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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