Bloomington, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 14 § 14.590
POSTING TO PREVENT OCCUPANCY (Bloomington Rental Housing Code)
Operative Text
Whenever any rental housing has no license; has been denied an initial license; had its license revoked, suspended, denied or not renewed; or the unit has been condemned as unfit for occupancy, the unit may be posted by the Housing Inspector to prevent further occupancy. No person , other than the Housing Inspector , may remove or alter any posting. The Housing Inspector will post the date the rental housing must be vacated and no person may reside in, occupy or cause to be occupied that rental housing until the Housing Inspector permits it. (Ord. 2014-9, passed 5-5-2014; Ord. 2017-25 , passed 7-25-2017; Ord. 2022-14 , passed 4-25-2022)
Under Bloomington, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 14.590, a Housing Inspector is authorized to post a rental unit to prevent occupancy when that unit lacks a valid license, has had its license revoked, suspended, denied, or not renewed, or has been condemned as unfit for habitation. Once posted, the unit must be vacated by the date specified on the notice, and no one may live in or occupy the unit until the Housing Inspector formally permits it. Only the Housing Inspector may remove or alter the posting — any other person who does so, or who continues to occupy the unit, is acting in violation of this provision.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Rental property operators in Bloomington should be aware that § 14.590 gives the Housing Inspector authority to physically post a unit and bar all occupancy when a license is absent, lapsed, revoked, suspended, or denied, or when a unit is condemned. A compliant operator generally maintains a current rental license, promptly addresses any conditions that could lead to condemnation, and cooperates with the Housing Inspector to resolve deficiencies before a posting occurs. Once a posting is in place, operators do not remove or alter it, and they ensure no tenants are directed to occupy the affected unit until the Inspector formally lifts the restriction.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 14.590, if a rental unit in Bloomington is posted by the Housing Inspector, tenants have no legal right to remain in or re-enter that unit until the Inspector permits occupancy to resume. Tenants who receive a vacate notice should take note of the posted date and understand that the prohibition on occupancy is set by the Housing Inspector, not the landlord. Tenants facing displacement as a result of a posting may wish to contact a local tenant-rights organization or the City of Bloomington's housing department to understand what relocation resources or remedies may be available to them.
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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