Wayzata, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 813 § 813.07
Implied Warranties
Operative Text
A. A declarant warrants that a unit will be in at least as good condition at the earlier of the time of the conveyance or delivery of possession as it was at the time of contracting, reasonable wear and tear excepted. B. A declarant impliedly warrants that a unit and the common elements in a condominium are suitable for the ordinary uses of real estate of its type, and that any improvements made or contracted for by him or made by any person in contemplation of the creation of the condominium will be free from defective materials and will be constructed in accordance with applicable law, according to sound engineering and construction standards, and in a workmanlike manner. C. A declarant warrants to a purchaser of a unit which may be used for residential use that an existing use, continuation of which is contemplated by the parties, does not violate applicable law at the earlier of the time of conveyance or delivery of possession. D. Warranties imposed by this Section may be excluded or modified as specified in Section 183.08. E. For the purposes of this Section, improvements made or contracted for by an affiliate of a declarant are made or contracted for by the declarant. F. Any conveyance of a unit transfers to the purchaser all of any declarant's implied warranties of quality.
Wayzata Code of Ordinances ch. 813 § 813.07 establishes a set of implied warranties that a declarant (typically a developer or seller of condominium units) makes to purchasers. These warranties cover the physical condition of a unit at the time of transfer, the suitability of the unit and common elements for ordinary real-estate use, the quality of construction and materials, and compliance with applicable law for residential uses. When a unit is conveyed, all of these implied warranties of quality automatically pass to the new purchaser, though the provision notes they may be excluded or modified under the terms set out in Section 183.08.
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Declarants and developers operating under Wayzata Code of Ordinances ch. 813 § 813.07 generally ensure that units are delivered in at least the same condition as when the purchase contract was signed, accounting for reasonable wear and tear. Compliant operators also confirm that construction work—whether performed directly or through affiliates—uses sound materials, meets applicable legal standards, and follows accepted engineering and construction practices. Maintaining thorough documentation of construction quality, pre-sale inspections, and any agreed-upon warranty modifications under Section 183.08 is a common practice among operators seeking to demonstrate compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Purchasers of condominium units in Wayzata receive the protections of ch. 813 § 813.07, which means the declarant's implied warranties of quality—covering condition, construction soundness, and legal compliance for residential use—transfer automatically upon conveyance of the unit. If a unit or its common elements appear to fall short of these warranty standards at or after the time of possession, a purchaser may have grounds to raise a warranty claim based on this provision. Consulting a tenant- or consumer-rights organization, or seeking independent legal guidance, can help a purchaser understand what remedies may be available and whether any warranty exclusions under Section 183.08 apply to their situation.
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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