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Richfield-Mandatory Code Compliance: Richfield requires that all single and two family homes obtain a Certificate of Housing Maintenance Compliance and be inspected by Richfield city inspectors at the time of sale.

A city inspector will conduct an inspection of the property. If violations exist at the time of inspection, a notice will be given to the owner indicating the areas that are to be corrected and the timeframe in which this is to be accomplished. A follow-up inspection will be conducted and a Certificate of Housing Maintenance Compliance will be issued if the violations have been corrected.

A prospective owner shall not occupy the structure prior to the issuance of the certificate except in extraordinary or exceptional circumstances.

During the period of one year following its issuance, a certificate may be accepted by the city in satisfaction of the requirements without the need for a second inspection unless alterations and remodeling have occurred which would warrant reinspection and provided that the seller is the one who is named on the certificate.

An application must be completed whenever a single or two family home is to be sold. This application is to be completed and mailed to the city with the appropriate license fees as soon as the closing date has been set. For more information contact the Inspections Division at 612-861-9882