Law On Construction In Minnesota
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Beyond this, Minnesota's statute of limitations states that defects discovered more than 10 years after the completion of construction can not be litigated, and — more importantly — the customer must pursue litigation no more than two years after the discovery.
Once you have obtained the names of several contractors, check with the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, which is the State agency with the authority to license and regulate a substantial portion of the construction industry in Minnesota.
The local government building or planning department that has jurisdiction for where the building or residence is located handles code enforcement.
How are building codes principally enforced? Local building departments enforce most zoning through the issuance of building permits, which are required prior to specified construction.
Building codes are adopted and enforced by state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) entities. The federal government is responsible for the adoption and enforcement of building codes for federal buildings, military buildings, and manufactured housing.
Who administers and enforces the building code? The code is administered by the state Department of Labor and Industry's (DLI) Construction Codes and Licensing Division (CCLD) in conjunction with cities, townships, and counties throughout the state.
Who does not need a contractor license? Residential building contractors whose gross annual receipts from their residential activities are less than $15,000 and have a Certificate of Exemption.
These also vary by state. In California, the statute of repose is four years for most defects, but 10 years for latent defects (those that aren't observable right away, such as a faulty foundation). In Georgia, the statute of repose is eight years for all claims related to design or construction of the building.
Minnesota's statute of repose prohibits suing a contractor for most construction defects after between 10-12 years after the home is substantially completed. First, the statute provides that a claim can be asserted only for causes of action that “accrue” during the 10 years after the home is substantially completed.
