Saint Paul, Minn., Legis. Code ch. 189 § 189.15
Duties of Licensed Evaluators
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(a) Each Licensed Evaluator is required to: (1) Comply with the code of ethics; (2) Complete the Disclosure Report in accordance with the standards in the Evaluator Guidelines; (3) Conduct all Truth-in-Sale of Housing Evaluations within the program guidelines; (4) Meet any required continuing education requirements established by the Truth-in-Sale of Housing Board; and (5) Meet all other requirements established by the Truth-in-Sale of Housing Board and/or this chapter. (b) Failure to comply with any one (1) or more of these duties shall be sufficient cause for the Truth-in-Sale of Housing Board to take adverse action against the license or Licensed Evaluator. (c) It shall be sufficient grounds for the Truth-in-Sale of Housing Board to take adverse action against a Licensed Evaluator or applicant who has violated, or performed any act that is a violation of, any of the provisions of these chapters or of any statute, ordinance or regulation reasonably related to Truth-in-Sale of Housing reporting, regardless of whether criminal charges have or have not been brought in connection therewith.
Saint Paul Legislative Code ch. 189 § 189.15 establishes the ongoing obligations that Licensed Evaluators must fulfill to remain in good standing under the Truth-in-Sale of Housing program. These duties include following a code of ethics, completing Disclosure Reports according to program standards, conducting evaluations within program guidelines, and satisfying any continuing education requirements set by the Truth-in-Sale of Housing Board. Failure to meet any one of these duties—or violation of any related statute, ordinance, or regulation—can serve as grounds for the Board to take adverse action against a license, even if no criminal charges have been filed.
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Property owners and managers in Saint Paul who rely on Truth-in-Sale of Housing evaluations should be aware that § 189.15 holds Licensed Evaluators to a defined set of professional standards enforced by the Truth-in-Sale of Housing Board. Compliant evaluators generally maintain current continuing education credits, adhere to the Evaluator Guidelines when preparing Disclosure Reports, and operate within the full scope of program rules. When selecting or working with a Licensed Evaluator, operators typically verify that the evaluator's license is in good standing 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.
Under Saint Paul Legislative Code ch. 189 § 189.15, tenants and buyers have the assurance that Licensed Evaluators are held to ethical and procedural standards enforced by the Truth-in-Sale of Housing Board. If a Disclosure Report appears incomplete, inaccurate, or inconsistent with program guidelines, individuals can raise concerns directly with the Truth-in-Sale of Housing Board, which has authority to take adverse action against evaluators who fall short of these duties. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Saint Paul's housing programs can help explain what a proper evaluation should include and what options exist when standards may not have been met.
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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