Andover, Minn., City Code title 9 ch. 8 art. B (2026) § 9-8B-14
Disorderly Conduct and Nuisance Police Calls for
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9-8B-14: DISORDERLY CONDUCT AND NUISANCE POLICE CALLS FOR
SERIVCE: During the term of the rental license, and any re-licensure, whereby
nuisance calls related to the property occur in any consecutive twelve (12) month
period following the first nuisance call, the following shall apply:
A. First Nuisance Call: Upon determination by the City that a dwelling unit
was used in a disorderly manner, as described in this section, the City
shall give notice to the licensee of the violation and direct the licensee
to take steps to prevent further violations. The disorderly manner shall
be as defined in this section.
B. Second Instance: If a second instance of disorderly use of the dwelling
unit occurs within three (3) months of an incident for which a notice
was given as specified in this Section, the City shall notify the licensee
to submit a written report of the actions taken, and proposed to be
taken by the licensee to prevent further disorderly use of the dwelling
unit. This written report shall be submitted to the City within five (5)
days of receipt of the notice/report of disorderly use of the dwelling unit
and shall detail all actions taken by the licensee in response to all
notices of disorderly use of the dwelling unit within the preceding three
(3) months.
C. Third Instance: If a third instance of disorderly use of the dwelling unit
occurs within three (3) months after a second instance of disorderly
use for which a notice was given to the licensee pursuant to
Subsections of this section, the rental dwelling license for the rental
dwelling may be denied, revoked, suspended or not renewed. An
action to deny, revoke, suspend, or not renew a license under this
section shall be initiated by the City, who shall give the licensee written
notice of a hearing before the City Council to consider such denial,
revocation, suspension or nonrenewal. Such written notice shall
specify all violations of this section, and shall state the date, time,
place and purpose of the hearing. The hearing shall be held no less
than ten (10) days and no more than thirty (30) days from the date of
such notice.
D. Action Of The City Council: Following the hearing, the City Council
may deny, revoke, suspend or decline to renew the license for all or
any part or parts of the rental dwelling or may grant a license upon
such terms and conditions as it deems necessary to accomplish the
purposes of this section.
E. Council Action Not Exclusive: Enforcement actions provided in this
section shall not be exclusive, and the City Council may take any
action with respect to a licensee, a tenant, or the licensed rental
dwelling as is authorized by this chapter, other sections of the Andover
City Code Ordinance, or state law.
F. Eviction Proceedings: No adverse license action shall be imposed
where the instance of disorderly use of the dwelling unit occurs during
the pendency of eviction proceedings (unlawful detainer) or within thirty
(30) days of notice given by licensee to a tenant to vacate the
premises where the disorderly use was related to conduct by that
tenant or by other occupants or guests of the tenant's dwelling unit.
Eviction proceedings shall not be a bar to adverse license action,
however, unless they are diligently pursued by the licensee. Further,
any action to deny, revoke, suspend, or not renew a license based
upon violations of this section may be postponed or discontinued at
any time if it appears that the licensee has taken appropriate measures
to prevent further instances of disorderly use.
G. Evidence of Disorderly Manner: A determination that the rental
dwelling unit has been used in a disorderly manner as described in this
section shall be made upon substantial evidence to support such
determination. It shall not be necessary that criminal charges be
brought in order to support a determination of disorderly use, nor shall
the fact of dismissal or acquittal of such criminal charge operate as a
bar to adverse license action under this section.
H. Serving Notice: All notices given by the City under this section shall be
personally served on the licensee, sent by certified mail to licensee's
last known address or, if neither method of service effects notice, by
posting on a conspicuous place on the licensed rental dwelling.
I. An action to deny, revoke, suspend, or not renew a license based upon
violation of this section may be postponed or discontinued at any time
if it appears that the Licensee has taken appropriate measures which
will prevent further nuisance calls.Andover City Code § 9-8B-14 establishes a graduated response system for rental properties that generate nuisance or disorderly-conduct police calls. A first incident triggers a notice to the landlord; a second incident within three months requires the landlord to submit a written corrective-action plan; and a third incident within three months of the second can lead to denial, suspension, revocation, or non-renewal of the rental license. Importantly, adverse license action can be paused or dropped if the landlord takes effective corrective measures, and active eviction proceedings pursued diligently against the responsible tenant can shield the license from penalty during that period.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 9-8B-14, compliant rental operators in Andover generally respond promptly to each City notice of disorderly use, document every corrective step taken, and submit the required written action plan within five days when a second incident occurs within a three-month window. Operators who are actively and diligently pursuing eviction of a tenant responsible for disorderly conduct may be protected from adverse license action during those proceedings. Keeping thorough records of all notices received, actions taken, and any eviction filings is consistent with the escalating documentation requirements this section imposes.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 9-8B-14 of the Andover City Code governs how the City responds to nuisance police calls at a rental property, and its enforcement is directed primarily at the landlord's license rather than the tenant directly. However, the provision explicitly allows the City Council to take action with respect to a tenant as authorized by the City Code or state law, meaning tenants can be affected by proceedings under this section. Tenants who believe they are being wrongly implicated in a disorderly-use determination, or who face eviction connected to this process, may wish to review the provision's evidence standards in § 9-8B-14(G) and consult a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance on available options.
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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