Excelsior, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. IV § 8-166
Restrictions on transfer of ownership
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It shall be unlawful for the owner of any rental dwelling or its portion upon whom a pending compliance order has been served concerning the rental dwelling to sell, transfer, mortgage, lease, or otherwise dispose to another person until the provisions of the tag and compliance order have been complied with, unless such owner shall furnish to the grantee, lessee, or mortgagee a true copy of any notice of violation or compliance order, and shall obtain and possess a receipt of acknowledgment. Anyone securing an interest in the rental dwelling or its portion who has received notice of the existence of a violation tag or compliance order shall be bound by the same without further service of notice and shall be liable to all penalties and procedures provided by this article.
Excelsior Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. IV § 8-166 restricts what a rental property owner can do with a dwelling that is subject to a pending compliance order. The owner may not sell, transfer, mortgage, lease, or otherwise convey the property to another party until the compliance order is resolved — unless the owner first provides the incoming party with a copy of any violation notice or compliance order and obtains a signed receipt of acknowledgment. Any person who acquires an interest in the property after receiving notice of an outstanding violation or compliance order becomes bound by that order and assumes the same legal exposure as the original owner, without needing to be separately served.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to Excelsior Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. IV § 8-166 generally ensure that any pending compliance orders are fully resolved before completing a sale, transfer, mortgage, or lease of an affected rental dwelling. When a transaction must proceed while a compliance order remains open, compliant operators provide the incoming grantee, lessee, or mortgagee with a true copy of all relevant violation notices and compliance orders, and they retain a signed receipt of acknowledgment as proof of disclosure. Keeping thorough records of these disclosures and receipts is a standard practice for demonstrating compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Excelsior Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. IV § 8-166, tenants and prospective tenants have an interest in knowing whether a rental dwelling carries an outstanding violation tag or compliance order, because any new party who receives notice of such an order becomes legally bound by it. If a property changes hands while a compliance order is pending, the new owner or landlord steps into the same obligations and liabilities as the prior owner. Tenants who believe this provision has been violated — for example, if a property was transferred without proper disclosure — may consider contacting local housing or code enforcement authorities, or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization for general information about available options.
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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