Bloomington, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 14 § 14.584
WRITTEN LEASE REQUIRED (Bloomington Rental Housing Code)
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Owners of rental housing licensed under this Article VIII must only allow occupancy of the rental housing pursuant to a written tenant lease with a term of at least 30 days, which has been signed by both the owner or owner ’s designee and the tenant . (Ord. 2014-9, passed 5-5-2014; Ord. 2017-25 , passed 7-25-2017; Ord. 2022-14 , passed 4-25-2022)
Bloomington, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 14.584 requires that all rental housing licensed under Article VIII be occupied only under a written lease agreement lasting at least 30 days. The lease must bear the signatures of both the owner (or their designated representative) and the tenant before occupancy is permitted. This rule applies to all covered rental properties in Bloomington, regardless of the type of rental arrangement.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 14.584, operators of Article VIII-licensed rental housing in Bloomington generally ensure that every occupancy is backed by a written lease of at least 30 days, signed by both the owner or their designee and the tenant prior to move-in. Maintaining organized lease records that document signatures from all required parties is a standard practice for compliance. Allowing occupancy without a fully executed written lease would place the property out of compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 14.584 of Bloomington's Code of Ordinances gives tenants the right to a signed, written lease of at least 30 days before occupying a licensed rental unit. If a tenant is occupying a unit without such a lease, this provision may be relevant to their situation, and they may consider raising the issue with Bloomington's licensing or housing authorities. Tenant-rights organizations in the Bloomington area can help residents understand how this requirement applies and what general options may be available.
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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