Madison Lake, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 100 (2026) § 150.34
TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP
Operative Text
Anyone securing an interest in the dwelling or dwelling unit which has received a violation tag or compliance order shall be bound by same without further service of notice and shall be liable to all penalties and procedures by this subchapter. (Ord. 148, passed 9-11-1989)
Madison Lake Ch. 100 Rental Dwellings § 150.34 establishes that when a property with an outstanding violation tag or compliance order changes hands, the new owner or interest-holder automatically inherits that legal obligation. No additional notice from the city is required to bind the new party to the existing order. The new interest-holder becomes subject to all penalties and enforcement procedures set out in the subchapter just as the prior owner was.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Madison Lake Ch. 100 Rental Dwellings § 150.34, operators acquiring any interest in a rental property are generally expected to conduct due diligence to identify any outstanding violation tags or compliance orders before completing a transfer. A compliant operator typically reviews municipal records for open code violations and factors any existing orders into the transaction, since the subchapter's penalties and procedures attach automatically upon transfer. Maintaining documentation of any remediation steps taken after acquisition can be important for demonstrating ongoing compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Madison Lake Ch. 100 Rental Dwellings § 150.34 means that a change in property ownership does not extinguish any existing violation tags or compliance orders affecting a rental dwelling. Tenants living in a unit with an open compliance order retain the protections and enforcement mechanisms of the subchapter regardless of who currently holds an interest in the property. Tenants who believe an outstanding order is being ignored after a transfer may consider contacting the local code enforcement office or a tenant-rights organization to understand 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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