Roseville, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 1201 § 1201.109

Post sale notice

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Roseville, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 1201 § 1201.109
(a) Notice to tenants. When title to property containing any housing building is conveyed or otherwise transferred, as a condition of receipt of a rental license, the new owner must within 30 days after the real estate closing, deliver written notice to each housing unit tenant that the housing building is under new ownership. The notice must include, at a minimum, the following information:
(1) The name, mailing address, and telephone number of the new owner.
(2) The following statement: "Section 1201.108 of the Roseville Code of Ordinances provides for a three-month tenant notification period to housing unit tenants when new ownership takes control of a property. A tenant may be entitled to relocation assistance from the new owner if, during the three-month tenant notification period, the new owner:
a. Terminates or does not renew the tenant's rental agreement without cause;
b. Raises the rent and the tenant terminates the rental agreement due to the rent increase;
c. Requires existing tenants to be re-screened or comply with new screening criteria, and the owner or tenant terminates the tenant's lease based on that re-screening or failure to meet those new screening criteria;
d. Imposes a material change in the terms of the lease, and the owner or tenant terminates or does not renew the tenant's lease because of those material changes; or
e. Engages in construction activity at the property that would trigger federal, state, or local law regarding lead paint or asbestos safety unless the activities are conducted by a contractor obtaining the necessary lead and asbestos abatement certifications, the work is conducted in accordance with industry best management practices, and all necessary permits have been obtained from applicable government agencies."
(3) Whether there will be any rent increase within the three-month tenant notification period and, if so, the amount of the rent increase and the date the rent increase will take effect.
(4) Whether the new owner will require existing housing unit tenants to be re-screened or comply with new screening criteria during the three-month tenant notification period and, if so, a copy of the applicable screening criteria.
(5) Whether the new owner will, without the tenant's consent, impose a material change in the terms of the lease during the three-month tenant notification period and, if so, the language of the material change and explanation of its effect.
(6) Whether the new owner will terminate or not renew rental agreements without cause during the three-month tenant notification period and, if so, notice to the affected housing unit tenants whose rental agreements will terminate and the date the rental agreements will terminate.
(7) Whether the new owner intends to increase rent, require existing tenants to be rescreened to determine compliance with existing or modified residency screening criteria, terminate or not renew housing unit rental agreements, or impose a material change in the terms of the lease without cause within 30 days immediately following the tenant notification period.
(8) Whether the new owner intends to engage in construction activity at the property that would trigger federal, state, or local law regarding lead paint or asbestos safety.
(9) The date that the tenant notification period will expire.
(b) Language requirement. Each notice required by this section shall contain an advisory that reads as follows: "This is important information about your housing. If you do not understand it, have someone translate it for you now, or request a translation from your landlord." This advisory must be stated in the notice in the following languages: English, Spanish, Somali, Karen, and Hmong. Upon written request by a tenant that identifies the tenant's native language, the owner must provide a written translation of the notice in that language.
(c) Notice to the city. The new owner must deliver a copy of the notice required by this section to the city community development department and city fire department at the same time that the notice is delivered to tenants.
(d) Required tenant notification period. The new owner of a housing building must not terminate or not renew a tenant's rental agreement without cause, raise rent, re-screen existing tenants, or impose a material change to the terms of the lease during the tenant notification period without providing the notices required by this section.
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Plain English

Roseville Code of Ordinances ch. 1201 § 1201.109 requires that when a residential property changes hands, the new owner must notify every tenant in writing within 30 days of closing that the building is under new ownership. That notice must include the new owner's contact information, a plain-language summary of tenants' potential relocation-assistance rights during the three-month notification period, and specific disclosures about any planned rent increases, re-screening requirements, lease changes, no-cause terminations, or construction activity involving lead paint or asbestos. The notice must also include a multilingual advisory — in English, Spanish, Somali, Karen, and Hmong — directing tenants to seek a translation if needed, and a copy must simultaneously be filed with the city's community development and fire departments.

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For Property Managers

Under § 1201.109, a compliant new owner delivers written post-sale notices to all tenants within 30 days of closing and simultaneously submits copies to the city community development and fire departments — both steps are conditions of obtaining a rental license. The notice must address each of the nine required disclosure items, including planned rent changes, re-screening policies, lease modifications, no-cause terminations, and any construction that may implicate lead or asbestos regulations. Operators also ensure the multilingual translation advisory appears in all five required languages and provide a full written translation in a tenant's native language upon written request.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Section 1201.109 of the Roseville Code of Ordinances gives tenants the right to receive a detailed written notice from a new property owner within 30 days of the real estate closing, covering planned rent increases, re-screening, lease changes, and potential construction hazards during the three-month notification period. The notice must also explain that tenants may be entitled to relocation assistance under § 1201.108 if the new owner takes certain actions — such as raising rent or terminating a lease without cause — during that period. Tenants who do not receive the required notice, or who need it in their native language, may wish to contact the city's community development department or a local tenant-rights organization to understand what options are available to them.

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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