Spring Park, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 12, art. III § 12-135
Notice to occupants
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(a) A declarant or owner of a conversion condominium which has been created or is intended to be created shall give each of the tenants and any subtenant in possession of the multiple dwelling notice of conversion which states the fact of conversion or the intent to convert at least 120 days before the declarant or owner will require such parties to vacate. In the case of a unit with an occupant on the date of delivery of this notice who is 62 years of age or older, a minor child, or who is disabled as defined under Minn. Stat. § 268A.01, such period shall be extended to 180 days upon demand made in conformance with Minn. Stat. § 515B.4-111(3). The notice shall have attached a copy of this article and a form of purchase agreement setting forth the terms of sale contemplated by section 12-136 and a statement of any significant restrictions on the use and occupancy of the unit to be imposed by the declarant or owner. No tenant or subtenant in possession may be required by the declarant or owner to vacate during the 120- or 180-day period, except by reason of nonpayment of rent, utilities or other monetery obligations, violations of law, waste or conduct which disturbs other occupants' peaceful enjoyment of the premises; and the terms of the tenancy may not be altered during the notice period. Failure of a declarant or owner to give notice as required by this section constitutes a defense to an action for possession. After notice of conversion has been given, the declarant or owner shall thereafter notify any new tenant who leases any unit in the building from the declarant or owner that the building is to become part of a common interest community. (b) The notice referred to in this section shall state that a tenants' association may be formed for the purpose of making an offer to purchase the property which is the subject of the conversion. The provision contained in the preceding sentence does not create a right on the part of such tenants' association to purchase such property or an obligation on anyone to negotiate with, finance or arrange financing for or sell such property to such tenants' association. (c) The notice referred to in this section also shall include the following information: (1) A specific statement of the amount of any initial or special fee due from the purchaser on or before settlement of the purchase contract and the basis of such fee. (2) A description of any provisions made in the budget for reserves for capital expenditures and an explanation of the basis for such reserves, or, if no provision is made for such reserves, a statement to that effect. (3) A statement of the declarant or owner as to the present condition of all structural components and major utility installations in the multiple dwellings, which statement shall include the approximate dates of construction, installation, major repairs, and the expected useful life of each such item. State Law reference-- Notice to tenants of conversion or intent to convert must be given no later than 120 days before the declarant will require tenants to vacate, Minn. Stat. § 515B.4-111; tenants, or those residing with them, who are 62 years of age or older, disabled as defined under Minn. Stat. § 268A.01, or a minor child, may demand to be given 60 additional days before being required to vacate, Minn. Stat. § 515B.4-111; definition of "person with a disability," Minn. Stat. § 268A, subd. 5.
Spring Park Code of Ordinances ch. 12, art. III § 12-135 governs the notice that must be provided when a rental building is being converted to condominiums. Tenants and subtenants must receive written notice of the conversion at least 120 days before they are required to vacate, with that window extending to 180 days for tenants who are 62 or older, disabled, or living with a minor child and who make a qualifying demand. During the notice period, tenants cannot be forced out except for specific lease violations, and the terms of their tenancy cannot be changed. The notice must include a copy of the article, a purchase agreement form, any use restrictions, information about a potential tenants' association, and details about fees, reserve funds, and the condition of the building's structural components and major systems.
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Owners and declarants undertaking a condominium conversion in Spring Park must comply with the detailed notice requirements of ch. 12, art. III § 12-135 well before any vacate deadline. A compliant operator delivers written notice to every tenant and subtenant that includes the required attachments—the article itself, a purchase agreement form reflecting the terms outlined in § 12-136, use restrictions, and the specific disclosures about fees, capital reserves, and structural conditions. Operators also track whether any occupant qualifies for the extended 180-day period and ensure that no tenant's rent terms are altered and no eviction is pursued during the notice period except on the narrow grounds the ordinance permits. New tenants who lease units after notice has been given must also be informed that the building is converting to a common interest community.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Spring Park Code of Ordinances ch. 12, art. III § 12-135, tenants and subtenants in a building undergoing condominium conversion have the right to receive formal written notice at least 120 days before being required to leave, and tenants who are 62 or older, disabled under the applicable Minnesota statute, or living with a minor child may be entitled to demand an extended 180-day period. During the notice period, the terms of a tenancy cannot be changed, and a landlord's failure to provide the required notice is explicitly recognized as a defense to an eviction action. Tenants who believe they have not received proper notice, or whose tenancy terms have been altered during the notice period, may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service familiar with Minnesota condominium conversion law to understand the options 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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