Saint Paul, Minn., Legis. Code ch. 189 § 189.03
Required Acts
Operative Text
(a) Any owner or agent of an owner who sells or makes available for sale a Dwelling or Dwelling Unit by implementing any of the following actions, including, but not limited to, advertising the sale of the Dwelling or Dwelling Unit, entering into a listing agreement to sell the Dwelling or Dwelling Unit or posting a sign that the Dwelling or Dwelling Unit is for sale, or any action where the logical result of that action will be the sale or change of ownership of the Dwelling or Dwelling Unit shall, within three (3) calendar days of any such action, have a Truth-in-Sale of Housing Evaluation completed by a Licensed Evaluator, or obtain a copy of an Alternatively Accepted City Inspection Report. (b) At all times following the completion of the Disclosure Report a Dwelling or Dwelling Unit that is for sale shall have a valid Disclosure Report, or Alternatively Accepted City Inspection Report, conspicuously displayed at the premises. (c) The owner or agent of an owner shall make available for viewing a copy of the valid Disclosure Report, or an Alternatively Accepted City Inspection Report, to all potential buyers. (d) A valid Disclosure Report, or an Alternatively Accepted City Inspection Report, issued for the Dwelling or Dwelling Unit in question shall be provided to the buyer, by the owner or agent of an owner, before or at the time of sale of the Dwelling or Dwelling Unit. (e) A valid Disclosure Report issued for the Dwelling or Dwelling Unit shall be filed by the Licensed Evaluator with the Secretary-Treasurer of the Truth-in-Sale of Housing Board, before the time of sale of the Dwelling or Dwelling Unit. (f) If a valid Disclosure Report or an Alternatively Accepted City Inspection Report is not made available for viewing by the owner or agent of an owner, the agent of the buyer shall report the owner and/or agent of the owner to the Truth-in-Sale of Housing Board.
Saint Paul Legislative Code ch. 189 § 189.03 establishes a set of mandatory steps that must occur whenever a dwelling or dwelling unit is put up for sale in Saint Paul. Within three calendar days of any action that signals a sale—such as advertising, signing a listing agreement, or posting a for-sale sign—a Truth-in-Sale of Housing Evaluation must be completed by a Licensed Evaluator, or an Alternatively Accepted City Inspection Report must be obtained. The resulting Disclosure Report must be conspicuously posted at the property, made available to all potential buyers, and formally delivered to the buyer at or before closing. The Licensed Evaluator is also responsible for filing the report with the Truth-in-Sale of Housing Board before the sale is finalized.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Saint Paul Legislative Code ch. 189 § 189.03, compliant property owners and their agents act quickly once any sale-related action is taken—securing a completed Truth-in-Sale of Housing Evaluation or an Alternatively Accepted City Inspection Report within three calendar days. Operators generally ensure the Disclosure Report is visibly posted at the property throughout the listing period and that a copy is readily available for any prospective buyer who wishes to review it. Before or at closing, a valid copy of the report is provided directly to the buyer, and the Licensed Evaluator is expected to have already filed the report with the Truth-in-Sale of Housing Board.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Saint Paul Legislative Code ch. 189 § 189.03 gives prospective buyers the right to view a valid Disclosure Report or Alternatively Accepted City Inspection Report before purchasing a dwelling, and to receive a copy at or before the time of sale. If a seller or their agent fails to make the report available for viewing, the provision specifically directs the buyer's agent to report that failure to the Truth-in-Sale of Housing Board. Prospective buyers who believe these disclosure requirements have not been met may also consult a tenant- or buyer-rights organization or seek guidance from the Truth-in-Sale of Housing Board about available remedies.
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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