§ 248.70. Disclosure report.

(a) The city shall prepare or authorize the use of such form or forms as it may deem appropriate to constitute a disclosure under section 248.20 and this section.

(b)

The disclosure report shall provide information concerning minimum code requirements applicable to existing single- and two-family dwellings, townhouses, first time condominium conversion units which, when not complied with, constitute:

(1)

A major structural defect.

(2)

An immediate danger to the health and safety of the occupant.

(3)

A violation of the minimum housing code.

(c)

The information shall indicate, with appropriate comments, whether the condition at the time and date of the evaluation:

(1)

Meets minimum city requirements.

(2)

Is below minimum city requirements.

(3)

Is a suggested correction; repair/replace is recommended but not required.

(4)

Is a required repair/replace item as specified in section 248.80.

(5)

Is not applicable/does not apply.

(d)

It shall be assumed that any concealed facilities and installations that are not viewed are adequate, based on the functional operations of the facilities and installations and the condition of the equipment that is viewed.

(e)

Nothing in the disclosure report shall indicate, or shall be deemed to indicate, that such dwelling meets all minimum housing and building standards. No warranty is expressed or implied.

(f)

The disclosure report shall also indicate:

(1)

Whether or not there are housing orders pending regarding the property issued by the department of regulatory services, City of Minneapolis.

(2)

Whether the property is condemned or not.

(3)

The dwelling's current zoning status.

(4)

A discrepancy with city records regarding number of units.

(5)

Whether the property is conforming or nonconforming.

(g)

The disclosure report shall include certification that a professional opinion prepared by a professional architect or engineer, licensed in this state, describing the following was available to prospective purchasers in first time condominium conversions:

(1)

Present condition of all structural components, including the age and condition of the roofing system.

(2)

Present condition of all common mechanical, electrical, heating, water, gas, plumbing, and fire safety installations located in the building, including systems located in and/or servicing the common areas of first time condominium conversions.

(3)

A statement regarding the expected useful life of each installation, system, or structure, or facility noted above. (98-Or-057, § 1, 6-26-98; 2005-Or-143, § 6, 12-23-05; 2013-Or-164, § 2, 12-6-13; Ord. No. 2019-008 , § 1, 2-15-19)