The following items should be of concern to you as a potential homeowner in the City of Hopkins. Please read carefully.
Lead Based Paint Disclosure
This Truth in Housing Disclosure Report does not address the issue of lead-based paint and the potential hazards. Everyone exposed to deteriorated lead-based paint is at risk to health problems This is of special concern to small children and pregnant women.
The seller of the property is required by Federal law to provide the buyer with a Disclosure of Information on Lead-Based Paint hazards. You have the option of hiring a licensed lead inspector to do a risk assessment of the property.
For more information on hazards associated with lead-based, contact the State Health Department at 651-215-0700 or the National Lead Information Center at 800-424-LEAD or www.epa.gov/lead.
Rental Property Requirements
If the buyer intends to rent out any portion of this property, a registration and rental license are required prior to rental. For more information contact the Housing Inspection Department at 952-548-6323.
Any owner of rental property is required by Federal Law to provide all tenants with a Disclosure of Information on Lead-Based Paint and Lead-Based paint hazards. To request a Disclosure of Lead Based Paint contact National Lead Information Center at 800-424-LEAD.
Outstanding Water, Sewer & Sanitation Charges
The buyer assumes liability for any unpaid charges at closing. Please call the Utility Billing Department to obtain information regarding water, sewer, and solid waste unpaid charges at this property and to schedule a meter reading prior to purchase at 952-548-6320.
Delinquent Property Taxes
For information regarding possible delinquent property taxes call Hennepin County at
612-348-3011.
Special Tax Assessments & Homestead Information
For information about any special assessments pending against this property and for homestead information call the Assessing Department at 952-548-6310.
Housing Orders Pending/Condemned
Call 952-939-1340.
Fair Housing
Combined federal, state and city laws forbid unequal treatment in housing based on the following criteria:
- race
- color
- creed
- sex (including sexual harassment)
- familial status (the presence of children in the household)
- public assistance status
- affectional preference
- national origin
- ancestry
- religion
- disability
- marital status
Other persons, such as neighbors, are prohibited from discriminatory harassment of a tenant or homeowner.
Concerned individuals, organizations, or alleged victims may file complaints with the Minnesota Civil Liberties Union at 651-645-4097.
THIS INFORMATION IS PROVIDED AS A COURTESY TO OUR CUSTOMERS.
THIS INFORMATION IS NOT REQUIRED BY THE CITY OF HOPKINS IN ORDER TO RENT A DWELLING.