Saint Paul, Minn., Legis. Code ch. 189 § 189.04
Exceptions
Operative Text
The provisions in section 189.03 do not apply to: (1) Any newly constructed Dwelling or Dwelling Unit when title is transferred to the first owner. (2) The sale or conveyance or other transfer of title or control of any Dwelling or Dwelling Unit to a public body. (3) The sale or conveyance of any Dwelling or Dwelling Unit by a sheriff, constable, marshal, trustee in bankruptcy, or other public or court officer in the performance of their official duties. This chapter does apply, however, to the sale of a Dwelling or Dwelling Unit by a personal representative or guardian appointed by a probate court or a sale ordered by a probate court. (4) Any Dwelling or Dwelling Unit where the purchaser is already a part owner, heir, or a member of the seller's immediate family, as defined in section 189.01 . (5) The sale or transfer of title of any Dwelling or Dwelling Unit for the purpose of demolition, provided such demolition actually occurs within three hundred sixty-five (365) days of the close of the qualifying sale. (6) Properties owned or sold by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. (7) The transfer of ownership from an individual owner(s) to a legal entity such as a limited liability company, partnership, corporation or trust, if the individual owner(s) have a legal interest in the legal entity after such transfer.
Section 189.04 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code carves out several categories of residential property transactions from the requirements established in section 189.03. These exemptions cover situations such as newly constructed homes sold to their first owner, transfers to government bodies, court-ordered sales, sales among family members or co-owners, transfers intended for demolition within one year, properties involving the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and ownership restructurings where the original individual owner retains a legal interest in the new entity. Each exemption is defined by specific conditions, and whether a transaction qualifies depends on the facts of that transaction.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Saint Paul Legislative Code § 189.04, property owners and managers should be aware that the obligations set out in § 189.03 do not automatically apply to every residential sale or transfer. Operators who restructure ownership into an LLC, partnership, corporation, or trust generally remain outside § 189.03's scope only if the original individual owner retains a legal interest in that entity after the transfer. Those planning a sale for demolition purposes should document that the demolition actually takes place within 365 days of closing in order to maintain the exemption's validity.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Saint Paul Legislative Code § 189.04 defines the boundaries of tenant protections by listing transactions where § 189.03 does not apply, which means certain sales—such as those involving family members, court officers, or government bodies—may fall outside the rules that would otherwise protect occupants. Tenants living in a property that is being sold or transferred can look into whether the specific transaction qualifies for one of these exemptions, since the exemption's conditions are narrow and must be met precisely. Tenant-rights organizations in Saint Paul can help residents understand whether a particular transfer triggers or bypasses the protections in § 189.03.
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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