Albert Lea, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 26, art. II § 26.026
Inspection required
Operative Text
Upon receipt of an application for any rental housing license, an enforcement officer shall have access to and shall inspect the property to be licensed to determine whether such property complies with the provisions of applicable codes, statutes, and this chapter. For the purpose of making such inspections, the enforcement officer may enter, examine, and survey all rental housing at reasonable times after obtaining consent from the resident of the premises or after the owner has given the resident reasonable prior notice of the inspection. All sections shall be uniformly enforced and may not exceed the applicable requirements of the state building and fire code.
Albert Lea Code of Ordinances ch. 26, art. II § 26.026 requires that every rental housing license application trigger a physical inspection of the property by an enforcement officer. The officer's job is to verify that the property meets applicable codes, statutes, and local chapter requirements. Inspections must occur at reasonable times, with either the resident's consent or advance notice given by the owner, and enforcement must be applied uniformly and cannot exceed state building and fire code standards.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Albert Lea Code of Ordinances ch. 26, art. II § 26.026, operators who apply for a rental housing license should expect an enforcement officer to inspect the property as part of the licensing process. Compliant operators typically ensure that residents receive reasonable prior notice before any scheduled inspection and that the property is maintained in accordance with applicable codes and statutes. Keeping the property in good standing with state building and fire code requirements is a standard part of the licensing cycle under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Albert Lea Code of Ordinances ch. 26, art. II § 26.026 establishes that an enforcement officer may only enter a rental unit at reasonable times and must either obtain the resident's consent or have the owner provide the resident with reasonable prior notice before the inspection takes place. Tenants have a recognized role in the inspection process, as their consent is one of the two lawful pathways for an officer to gain access. Tenants who believe an inspection was conducted without proper notice or consent may consider raising the issue with the local enforcement office or contacting a tenant-rights organization for general guidance on how this provision applies.
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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