Bloomington, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 14 § 14.550
PENALTIES AND SEVERABILITY (Bloomington Time-of-Sale Housing Evaluations and Manufactured Home Park Regulations)
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Unless otherwise specifically noted herein, a violation of any provision of this Division E of the code shall be a misdemeanor under state law. In addition, the provisions of this Division E shall be subject to enforcement by administrative citations and subject to civil fines pursuant to the administrative mediation and hearing process set forth in Chapter 1, Article II of this code, as well as by civil district court action. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Division E is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Division E . The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted the ordinance in each section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid. (Ord. 2010-13, passed 5-17-2010)
Bloomington, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 14.550 establishes that violations of Division E's rental regulations are treated as misdemeanors under Minnesota state law, unless a specific provision states otherwise. Enforcement can also proceed through administrative citations, civil fines via the city's administrative mediation and hearing process, or civil district court action. The provision further includes a severability clause, meaning that if any individual part of Division E is found legally invalid, the rest of the division remains in full effect.
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Under § 14.550, operators of rental properties subject to Division E face potential misdemeanor charges, administrative citations, and civil fines for noncompliance — enforcement can occur through multiple channels simultaneously. Compliant operators generally maintain thorough records of their practices, respond promptly to any administrative notices, and stay current with all requirements across Division E to avoid triggering any of these enforcement pathways. Familiarity with the administrative mediation and hearing process outlined in Chapter 1, Article II of the Bloomington Code is part of routine compliance management.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 14.550 gives tenants and the city multiple avenues to address landlord violations of Division E, including the possibility of misdemeanor charges, administrative citations, and civil court action. Tenants who believe a violation has occurred may explore filing a complaint through Bloomington's administrative mediation and hearing process as described in Chapter 1, Article II, or may consider civil district court remedies. Consulting a local tenant-rights organization can help clarify which enforcement path may be appropriate given the nature of a potential violation under Division E.
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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