Bloomington, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 15 § 15.178
PENALTIES (Bloomington Buildings and Structures Code)
Operative Text
Any person violating any of the provisions of this Division E shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and such person shall be guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of this Division E is committed. (1958 Code, § 59.14) (Added by Ord. 123, passed 3-2-1948; Ord. 179, passed 5-13-1952; repealed and new Division added by Ord. 135, passed 4- -1958; Ord. 71-23, passed 4-12-1971; amended by Ord. 2009-2, passed 2-2-2009; Ord. 2014-14, passed 10-13-2014)
Bloomington, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 15.178 establishes that any violation of Division E's housing provisions is treated as a criminal misdemeanor under Minnesota law. Notably, each day — or even a partial day — that a violation continues counts as a separate, independent offense. This means a single unresolved violation can accumulate into multiple misdemeanor charges over time.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 15.178, property owners and managers operating in Bloomington are expected to maintain continuous compliance with all requirements set out in Division E, because each day a violation persists is treated as a new criminal offense. Compliant operators typically conduct regular inspections, address any identified deficiencies promptly, and document corrective actions to demonstrate ongoing adherence. Allowing a known violation to go unresolved can compound legal exposure rapidly given the per-day offense structure.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 15.178 of Bloomington's Code of Ordinances gives tenants important context: conditions that violate Division E are not merely civil matters but potential criminal misdemeanors, and each day they continue represents a separate offense. Tenants who believe a landlord is maintaining a violating condition may consider reporting the issue to Bloomington's city code enforcement office, which can initiate an official inspection. Tenant-rights organizations in Minnesota can also help residents understand how this provision interacts with other local and state housing protections.
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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