Bloomington, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 14 § 14.531
PENALTY (Bloomington Time-of-Sale Housing Evaluations and Manufactured Home Park Regulations)
Operative Text
(a) The failure of any owner, agent of an owner, or buyer to comply with the provisions of this Division C or to comply with an order issued by the city pursuant to this code shall be a misdemeanor. (b) The failure of any evaluator to comply with the licensing provisions of this chapter shall be a misdemeanor. (c) The city may also enforce provisions of this chapter by mandamus, injunction or other appropriate remedy in a court of competent jurisdiction. (Recodified by Ord. 95-13, passed 8-7-1995)
Bloomington, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 14.531 establishes that violations of Division C's requirements — whether by a property owner, an owner's agent, a buyer, or a licensed evaluator — can be treated as a misdemeanor under Minnesota law. Beyond criminal penalties, the city retains the authority to pursue civil enforcement through court remedies such as mandamus or injunction. This provision applies to failures to follow both the substantive rules of the division and any compliance orders the city has issued.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 14.531, property owners and their agents in Bloomington are expected to follow all requirements set out in Division C and to comply with any orders the city issues under this code. Operators who manage evaluators or act as buyers in covered transactions should be aware that non-compliance at any of those roles can trigger misdemeanor exposure. Maintaining documentation of compliance with city orders and licensing requirements is a practice consistent with meeting the standard this section establishes.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 14.531 gives the City of Bloomington meaningful enforcement tools — including misdemeanor charges and civil court remedies — to use against owners, agents, buyers, or evaluators who fail to follow Division C's rules or city-issued orders. Tenants who believe an owner or agent is violating Division C can report the concern to the city, which has the authority to issue orders and pursue enforcement action. Tenant-rights organizations in the Bloomington area can help residents understand how this enforcement framework may be relevant to their housing 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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