Bloomington, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 14 § 14.594
PENALTIES AND SEVERABILITY (Bloomington Rental Housing Code)
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A violation of any provision of this Article VIII of this code is a misdemeanor. Civil penalties may also be issued pursuant to § 12.15 of the city charter and § 1.19 of this city code. However, nothing in this article shall be construed to limit the city's other available legal remedies for any violation of the law, including without limitation, criminal, civil and injunctive actions. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Article VIII is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision will not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Article VIII . 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. 2014-9, passed 5-5-2014; Ord. 2022-14 , passed 4-25-2022)
Bloomington, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 14.594 establishes that any violation of Article VIII's housing provisions constitutes a misdemeanor under criminal law. In addition to criminal liability, the city may pursue civil penalties under its charter and code, as well as injunctive or other legal actions. The article also includes a severability clause, meaning that if any individual part is found legally invalid, the rest of the article remains in full effect.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 14.594, property owners and managers operating in Bloomington should be aware that non-compliance with Article VIII can expose them to multiple enforcement tracks simultaneously — criminal misdemeanor charges, civil monetary penalties, and court-ordered injunctions. Compliant operators generally maintain thorough records of their rental practices, address any noticed deficiencies promptly, and stay current with all Article VIII requirements to avoid triggering any of these overlapping remedies. Because the city is not limited to a single enforcement path, a single violation could result in more than one type of legal action.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 14.594 signals that Bloomington has equipped itself with a broad set of tools to enforce Article VIII on behalf of residents, including the ability to pursue criminal misdemeanor charges, civil penalties, and injunctive relief against violators. Tenants who believe a landlord has violated Article VIII may report concerns to the City of Bloomington's relevant enforcement office, which can independently decide which legal remedies to pursue. Tenant-rights organizations in the Bloomington area can help residents understand what types of conduct Article VIII covers and what reporting options are generally 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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