Bloomington, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 15 § 15.145
PENALTY (Bloomington Buildings and Structures Code)
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Any person who violates any of the provisions of this Division B shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (1958 Code, § 56.05) (Ord. 71-18, passed 3-15-1971)
Section 15.145 of Bloomington, Minnesota's Code of Ordinances establishes that any violation of Division B's housing provisions is classified as a misdemeanor under local law. A misdemeanor is a criminal offense, meaning a violation can result in criminal prosecution rather than, or in addition to, civil remedies. This provision applies to any person—individual or entity—found to have violated the applicable rules within Division B.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 15.145, property owners and managers who fail to comply with any requirement in Division B of Bloomington's housing code expose themselves to potential misdemeanor criminal liability. Operators who maintain properties in full compliance with Division B's standards generally avoid the criminal enforcement pathway this section creates. Keeping thorough maintenance records, responding promptly to code concerns, and staying current with local ordinance requirements are practices associated with compliant property management.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 15.145 gives tenants important context: violations of Division B's housing rules in Bloomington are not merely civil matters but can constitute misdemeanor offenses. Tenants who believe a landlord is violating Division B may have the option of reporting the conduct to local code enforcement or municipal authorities, who have the authority to pursue criminal charges under this provision. Consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with Bloomington ordinances can help tenants understand what reporting or complaint options 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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