Andover, Minn., City Code title 9 ch. 8 art. B (2026) § 9-8B-17
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9-8B-17: SUMMARY ACTION: When the conduct of any Licensee or their agent, representative, employee or lessee or the condition of their dwelling is detrimental to the public health, safety and general welfare as to constitute a nuisance, fire hazard, or other unsafe or dangerous condition and thus give rise to an emergency, the City shall have the authority to summarily condemn or post for no occupancy such area of the rental dwelling.
Under Andover, MN City Code § 9-8B-17, the city holds emergency authority to act immediately—without the usual notice-and-hearing process—when a rental dwelling or the conduct of those connected to it creates a nuisance, fire hazard, or other dangerous condition serious enough to constitute an emergency. In such circumstances, the city may summarily condemn the property or post it as unfit for occupancy. This provision is distinct from standard code-enforcement procedures in that it allows rapid intervention when public health, safety, or general welfare is at immediate risk.
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Operators holding a rental license in Andover should be aware that § 9-8B-17 empowers the city to act without advance notice if a property or the conduct of anyone associated with it—including agents, employees, or tenants—rises to the level of an emergency hazard. Compliant operators generally maintain their rental dwellings in a condition that avoids nuisance, fire hazard, or unsafe conditions, and they respond promptly to any reported maintenance or safety concerns. A summary condemnation or no-occupancy posting under this section can displace tenants immediately, so proactive property upkeep is central to avoiding this outcome.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 9-8B-17, the City of Andover may post a rental unit as unfit for occupancy or condemn it on an emergency basis if the dwelling presents a serious health or safety hazard—meaning a tenant could be required to vacate with little or no advance notice. Tenants who believe a summary action was taken improperly, or who need to understand their rights regarding relocation or continued tenancy, may wish to review the broader Andover rental licensing code (Title 9, Ch. 8, Art. B) and consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with Minnesota housing law. General enforcement and licensing oversight for rental properties in Andover falls under the city's rental licensing program, and tenants can contact the city directly with questions about a specific posting or condemnation action.
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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