Wayzata, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 813 § 813.12
Compliance with Wayzata Property Maintenance Code
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No sale or transfer of a conversion condominium may occur unless the building to be converted complies in all respects with the requirements of the Wayzata Property Maintenance Code and the current State Fire Code promulgated by the International Conference of Building Officials, which is hereby incorporated in this Chapter as if fully set forth herein, and unless said compliance is certified as being accomplished in all respects by an architect or engineer certified by the State of Minnesota. Conversion condominium premises must be inspected by the Building Inspector for any repairs necessary to bring the project up to Housing and Fire Code standards, and a certificate of inspection must be issued to that effect by the Building Inspector prior to the sale or transfer of any conversion condominium unit.
Wayzata Code of Ordinances ch. 813 § 813.12 establishes that a residential building cannot be converted and sold as condominiums unless it fully meets both the Wayzata Property Maintenance Code and the current State Fire Code. Before any unit can change hands, a Minnesota-licensed architect or engineer must certify that the building is in full compliance, and the city's Building Inspector must conduct an inspection and issue a certificate of inspection. These requirements apply to every conversion condominium sale or transfer, not just the initial conversion.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Wayzata Code of Ordinances ch. 813 § 813.12, operators pursuing a condominium conversion generally engage a Minnesota-licensed architect or engineer early in the process to assess and certify full compliance with both the Wayzata Property Maintenance Code and the State Fire Code. Compliant operators also coordinate with the city's Building Inspector to schedule the required inspection and obtain the certificate of inspection before any unit sale or transfer is completed. Keeping documentation of the certification and inspection on file supports a smooth closing process and demonstrates adherence to the ordinance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Wayzata Code of Ordinances ch. 813 § 813.12 gives prospective buyers of conversion condominium units the assurance that the building must have passed a Building Inspector's inspection and received a certificate of inspection before the sale can legally proceed. If a sale or transfer occurs without that certificate or without the required architect or engineer certification, the transaction may not comply with the ordinance. Tenants or buyers who have concerns about whether these requirements were met can contact the Wayzata Building Department to inquire about inspection records, or consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with Minnesota condominium conversion law.
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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