Andover, Minn., City Code title 9 ch. 8 art. A (2026) § 9-8A-23
Execution of Compliance Orders of Public Authority
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9-8A-23: EXECUTION OF COMPLIANCE ORDERS OF PUBLIC AUTHORITY:
Upon failure to comply with a Compliance Order within the time set therein, and no
appeal having been taken, or upon failure to comply with a modified Compliance
Order within the time set therein, the criminal penalty established hereunder
notwithstanding, the City Council may by resolution cause the cited deficiency to be
remedied as set forth in the Compliance Order. The cost of such remedy shall be a
lien against the subject real estate and may be levied and collected as a special
assessment in the manner provided by Minnesota Statutes, for any of the reasons
set forth in Minnesota Statutes, and specifically for the removal and elimination of
public health or safety hazards from private property, but the assessment shall be
payable in a single installment. It is the intent of this section to authorize the City to
utilize Minnesota Statutes to promote the public's health, safety, and general
welfare.
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PROPERTY MAINTENANCE STANDARDSSection 9-8A-23 of the Andover, MN City Code establishes a mechanism by which the City Council may step in and directly remedy a property deficiency when an owner fails to comply with a Compliance Order by its deadline and has not filed an appeal. The cost of that city-performed remedy becomes a lien on the property and can be collected as a special assessment — payable in a single installment — under the procedures set out in Minnesota Statutes. This authority exists alongside, not instead of, any criminal penalties that may also apply under the same code.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 9-8A-23, property owners and managers in Andover who receive a Compliance Order are expected to complete all required repairs or corrections within the timeframe stated in that order. If the deadline passes without compliance and no appeal has been filed, the City Council may resolve to have the work done at the city's direction, with the resulting costs attached to the property as a lien and collected as a special assessment in a single installment. Operators generally track Compliance Order deadlines carefully, document completed work, and use the formal appeal process if they dispute the order's terms.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 9-8A-23 reflects that Andover has a mechanism to enforce property maintenance standards even when a landlord does not act on a Compliance Order — the city itself can step in to remedy the cited deficiency. Tenants who are aware of unresolved Compliance Orders on their property may find it useful to contact the City of Andover to inquire about the status of enforcement under this provision. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand how property maintenance enforcement intersects with their housing rights and what options may be available when conditions remain unaddressed.
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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