Andover, Minn., City Code title 9 ch. 8 art. A (2026) § 9-8A-4
: MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR BASIC EQUIPMENT AND
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9-8A-4: MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR BASIC EQUIPMENT AND
FACILITIES: No person shall occupy, rent or let to another for occupancy any
dwelling or dwelling unit for the purposes of living, sleeping, cooking, and eating
therein which does not provide the following:
A. Kitchen Sink: A sink in good working condition and properly connected
to an approved water supply system and which provides at all times an
adequate amount of heated and unheated running water under
pressure and which is connected to an approved sewer system per
Andover City Code.
B. Food Storage: Cabinets and/or shelves for the storage of eating,
drinking, and cooking equipment and utensils, and of food that does
not require refrigeration for safekeeping and a counter or table for food
preparation. The cabinets and/or shelves and counter or table shall be
of sound construction furnished with surfaces that are easily cleanable
and that will not impart any toxic or deleterious effect to food.
C. Stove and Refrigerator: A stove for cooking food and a refrigerator for
the safe storage of food at or below forty (40) degrees Fahrenheit,
which are properly installed with all necessary connections for safe,
sanitary, and efficient operation. Such stove and refrigerator need not
be installed when a dwelling unit is not occupied or when the occupant
is expected to provide same on occupancy, in which case sufficient
space and adequate connections for the installation and operation of
the stove and refrigerator must be provided.
D. Toilet Facilities: Within every dwelling unit there shall be a non-
habitable room which is equipped with a flush water closet in
compliance with the Minnesota State Plumbing Code. Such room shall
have an entrance door which affords privacy. Said flush water closet
shall be equipped with easily cleanable surfaces, shall be connected to
an approved water system that at all times provides an adequate
amount of running water under pressure to cause the water closet to
be operated properly, and all shall be connected to a sewer system in
compliance with Andover City Code.
E. Lavatory Sink: Within every dwelling unit there shall be a lavatory sink.
The sink may be in the same room as the flush water closet, but if
located in another room, the lavatory sink shall be located in close
proximity to the door leading directly into the room in which said water
closet is located. The lavatory sink shall be in good working condition
and shall be properly connected to an approved water system and
shall provide at all times an adequate amount of heated and unheated
running water under pressure and shall be connected to a sewer
system which complies with Andover City Code.
F. Bathtub or Shower: Within every dwelling unit there shall be a non-
habitable room which is equipped with a bathtub or shower in good
working condition. Such room shall have an entrance door which
affords privacy. Said bathtub or shower may be in the same room as
the flush water closet, or in another room, and all shall be properly
connected to an approved water supply system and shall provide at all
times an adequate amount of heated and unheated water under
pressure and shall be connected to a sewer system which complies
with Andover City Code.Andover, MN City Code § 9-8A-4 establishes a baseline set of physical facilities that every occupied dwelling unit must include. These cover a functioning kitchen sink, food storage and preparation surfaces, cooking and refrigeration appliances (or space and connections for them), a private flush toilet, a lavatory sink, and a private bathtub or shower. All of these fixtures must be properly connected to approved water supply and sewer systems and kept in good working condition. No dwelling may be rented, let, or occupied for living purposes unless all of these minimum standards are met.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 9-8A-4, compliant rental operators in Andover ensure that every dwelling unit they offer for occupancy is equipped with the full list of required facilities before a tenant moves in. This means verifying that kitchen and bathroom plumbing is properly connected to approved water and sewer systems, that food storage surfaces are cleanable and non-toxic, and that a stove and refrigerator are either installed or that adequate space and connections are provided if the tenant is expected to supply those appliances. Routine inspections and prompt maintenance of all fixtures covered by this section are characteristic of operators who stay in compliance with Andover's property maintenance standards.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 9-8A-4 of the Andover City Code gives tenants the right to occupy a dwelling unit that meets specific minimum equipment and facility standards, including a working kitchen sink, food storage, toilet, lavatory sink, and bathtub or shower. If any of these required facilities are absent or not functioning properly, that condition may constitute a violation of the city's property maintenance code, which tenants can report to Andover's local code enforcement or housing inspection authority. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid resources can help renters understand how a landlord's failure to meet § 9-8A-4 standards may affect lease obligations or serve as a basis for a formal complaint.
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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