Bloomington, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 14 § 14.524
EXCEPTIONS (Bloomington Time-of-Sale Housing Evaluations and Manufactured Home Park Regulations)
Operative Text
The provisions of § 14.523 do not apply to: (a) Any newly constructed dwelling when title is transferred to the first owner; (b) Any multiple dwelling currently licensed under Article VIII of this chapter; (c) The sale or other transfer of title of any dwelling to a public body; (d) The sale or transfer of title of any dwelling for the purpose of demolition; and (e) The sale or conveyance of any dwelling by a sheriff or other public or court officer in the performance of their official duties. This exemption does not apply, however, to the sale of a dwelling by a person appointed by a probate court. (Recodified by Ord. 95-13, passed 8-7-1995; Ord. 2014-9, passed 5-5-2014)
Section 14.524 of Bloomington, Minnesota's Code of Ordinances carves out five categories of property transactions that are exempt from the requirements established in § 14.523. These exemptions cover newly constructed homes sold to their first owner, multi-family dwellings already licensed under Article VIII, transfers to public bodies, sales intended for demolition, and sales conducted by sheriffs or other court officers in their official capacity. Notably, the exemption for court-officer sales does not extend to sales made by a probate court-appointed representative.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Bloomington should be aware that § 14.524 identifies specific transaction types that fall outside the scope of § 14.523's requirements. Compliant operators typically confirm whether a pending sale or transfer qualifies under one of these five categories—such as a first-time title transfer of new construction or a sale to a public body—before determining whether § 14.523 obligations apply. Operators handling estate sales through a probate court-appointed person should take note that this specific scenario is explicitly excluded from the court-officer exemption.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in Bloomington dwellings that are being sold or transferred may have protections under § 14.523, but § 14.524 limits when those protections apply. If a dwelling is being sold under circumstances that do not clearly fit one of the five exemptions—such as a standard market sale that is not a demolition, not a first-owner transfer of new construction, and not a sheriff's sale—the requirements of § 14.523 may still be in effect. Tenants who believe an exemption is being improperly claimed can look into raising the issue with local housing authorities or consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with Bloomington's ordinances.
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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