Fridley, Minn., Mun. Code ch. 507 (2026) § 507.18
Transfer Of Ownership
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Anyone securing an interest in a dwelling or dwelling until that has received a violation tag or compliance order is bound by the order without further service of notice and is liable to all penalties and procedures under this Chapter. HISTORY Amended by Ord. 1419 on 3/11/2024
Under Fridley Ch. 507 § 507.18, when a property with an outstanding violation tag or compliance order changes hands, the new owner or interest-holder is automatically bound by that existing order. No additional notice from the city is required to make the order enforceable against the new party. The new interest-holder also becomes subject to all penalties and enforcement procedures set out in Chapter 507, just as the original owner was.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators acquiring any interest in a residential rental property in Fridley should conduct thorough due-diligence searches for outstanding violation tags or compliance orders before closing, because § 507.18 makes any such orders immediately binding on the new interest-holder without further city notice. A compliant operator generally reviews city records, requests disclosure from the seller, and confirms the property's compliance status under Chapter 507 prior to transfer. Inheriting an unresolved order means inheriting full exposure to the penalties and enforcement procedures that accompany it.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 507.18 of Fridley's residential rental code protects tenants by ensuring that outstanding violation tags or compliance orders survive a change in property ownership — a new landlord cannot claim ignorance of an existing order to avoid correcting violations. If a property is sold while a compliance order is in effect, tenants can reference § 507.18 when communicating with the new owner or when raising the matter with Fridley's code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Fridley's Chapter 507 can help residents understand what options are generally available when a compliance order remains unaddressed after a transfer of ownership.
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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