Maplewood, Minn., City Code ch. 12, art. XI § 12-466
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(a) In making a housing inspection pursuant to this article, the inspector shall consider any concealed facilities to be adequate. The inspector shall base his evaluation on the functional operation of the facility and the condition of the equipment that is viewed. No other warrant is expressed or implied. (b) No one shall consider anything in a truth-in-sale-of-housing disclosure report to imply that a residential building or housing unit meets all minimum building standards. In addition, no one shall consider anything in the report to imply a warrant of the condition of the housing evaluated. The inspector warrants that he has used reasonable care and diligence in inspecting and evaluating the building.
Maplewood City Code ch. 12, art. XI § 12-466 establishes what a truth-in-sale-of-housing inspection report does and does not represent. Inspectors evaluate only what is visible and in functional operation, treating concealed systems as adequate without further investigation. The report carries no implied warranty that a property meets all minimum building standards, though the inspector is held to a standard of reasonable care and diligence in conducting the evaluation.
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Under Maplewood City Code ch. 12, art. XI § 12-466, property owners and managers involved in a sale transaction generally understand that a truth-in-sale-of-housing report is not a certification of full code compliance. Compliant operators typically avoid representing the inspection report as a clean bill of health or a warranty of the property's condition to prospective buyers. Because concealed systems are presumed adequate rather than verified, operators often maintain documentation of the condition of hidden facilities to support transparency in the transaction.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Maplewood City Code ch. 12, art. XI § 12-466 makes clear that a truth-in-sale-of-housing disclosure report does not guarantee that a residential unit meets all minimum building standards, nor does it serve as a warranty of the property's overall condition. Tenants or buyers who receive such a report should understand its limited scope — it reflects only what was visible and functionally operable at the time of inspection. Those with concerns about undisclosed conditions or the adequacy of the inspection may consider reaching out to Maplewood's local housing or code enforcement office, or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with local disclosure requirements.
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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