Andover, Minn., City Code title 9 ch. 8 art. B (2026) § 9-8B-2
Definitions
Operative Text
9-8B-2: DEFINITIONS: The following definitions, and those contained in Article
I will be used in interpreting and enforcing this Article.
Agent: A person designated by the Owner of a rental property to
act on behalf of the Owner.
City: The City of Andover, Minnesota.
Disorderly Conduct: For the purposes of this section, disorderly conduct may
include, but is not limited to the following:
1. Drug related illegal activity.
2. Acts of violence or threats of violence including but not
limited to, discharge of firearms, intimidation or any other
act that otherwise jeopardizes the health, safety, or
welfare of the owner, manager, agent, other tenants,
tenant’s family members, guests or neighboring property
owners.
3. Creating, or allowing to continue, any hazardous or
physically offensive condition which serves no legitimate
purpose.
4. Repeated unfounded calls to police.
5. Violation of M.S. § 609.72 (Disorderly conduct), as it
may be amended from time to time.
6. Violation of M.S. §§ 609.66, subd.1a, 609.67 or
624.713 (Unlawful use or possession of a firearm or
weapon), as they may be amended from time to time.
7. Violation of M.S. § 609.50 (Obstructing legal process),
as it may be amended from time to time.
8. Violation of M.S. § 609.74 and 609.745 (Public
nuisance), as they may be amended from time to time.
9. Violation of M.S. § 145A.02, subd. 17 (Public health
nuisance), as it may be amended from time to time.
10. Violation of M.S. § 609.321, 609.322, and 609.324,
(Solicitation, inducement, and promotion of prostitution,
housing individuals engaged in prostitution) as they may
be amended from time to time.
11. Violation of M.S. § 609.282, 609.283, 609.284, (Labor
and sex trafficking crimes), as they may be amended
from time to time.
12. Violation of M.S. § 609.33, relating to owning,
leasing, operating, managing, maintaining or conducting
a disorderly house or inviting or attempting to invite
others to visit or remain in a disorderly house.
13. Violation of M.S. § 609.713, (Threats of violence), as
they may be amended from time to time.
14. Violation of M.S. § 609.715, (Unlawful Assembly), as
it may be amended from time to time.
15. Violation of M.S. § 609.71, (Riot), as it may be
amended from time to time.
16. Violation of Title 5, Chapter 1 of the Andover City
Code pertaining to restrictions on animals.
17. Violation of Title 5, Chapter 6 of the Andover City
Code (Noise Control).
18. Violation of Title 5, Chapter 4 of the Andover City
Code (Weapons).
19. The unlawful sale of liquor.
Drug Related
Illegal Activity: Means the illegal possession or constructive possession,
manufacture, sale, distribution, purchase, use or
possession with intent to manufacture, sell, or distribute a
controlled substance as defined in the Controlled
Substance Act [21 U.S.C. 802], or possession of drug
paraphernalia per Minnesota Statutes.
Immediate Family: Direct descendants, parents, grandparents, sibling or any
such person of traditional or blended family.
Licensee: A person, firm or corporation that obtains a rental license
from the City. For the purposes of this Article, “Licensee”
and “Property Owner” may be considered one-in-the-
same, and the terms “Licensee” and “Property Owner”
may be used interchangeably when it makes sense to do
so.
Major Life/Safety Issues: Hazardous conditions that pose a risk to the life and
safety of occupants including, but not limited to, faulty or
malfunctioning smoke detectors, handrails, guardrails
and egress.
Multi-Family
Rental License: A rental license established for any rental dwelling with
two (2) or more dwelling units subject to interior and
exterior inspections.
Nuisance call: Any instance where law enforcement officers are called
to a property in response to a valid complaint related to
disorderly conduct.
Operate: To charge a rental fee for the use of a dwelling unit within
a rental dwelling.
Rental Lease: A written contract between an owner, agent, or manager
and a tenant(s), whereby the tenant makes rent
payments or other form of compensation in order to
occupy the rental dwelling. The rental lease also includes
language that relates to the obligations of both parties to
the contract and has the same meaning as a rental
agreement.
Rental License: A permit granted by the City that grants the property
owner the right to rent.
Rental Dwelling: Any dwelling or dwelling unit used for residential
occupancy by one or more persons who are not the
owner or a member of the owner’s immediate family.
“Rental dwelling” does not include the exemptions
contained in Section 9-8B-3 of this Article.
Single Family
Rental license: A rental license established for any rental dwelling with
less than two (2) dwelling units which is subject to
exterior inspections only, with the exception of interior
inspections in the event of emergency or life-threatening
situations as determined by the Building Official, Fire
Chief, and/or their designated representative.
Tenant(s): A person or persons who rent a rental dwelling.
Valid complaint: A violation that is visible at the time of inspection or
proven by credible, substantial evidence to the
satisfaction of the City.
Meaning of
certain words: Wherever the terms “dwelling,” “dwelling unit,”
“premises,” and “structure,” are used in this Article, they
shall be construed as though they were followed by the
words “or any part thereof”.Section 9-8B-2 of the Andover, MN City Code establishes the working vocabulary for the city's rental licensing program, defining key terms such as 'Disorderly Conduct,' 'Rental Dwelling,' 'Licensee,' and 'Valid Complaint' that are used throughout Article B. Notably, 'Disorderly Conduct' is defined broadly to encompass a wide range of behaviors—from drug-related activity and acts of violence to noise violations and unlawful liquor sales—that can trigger enforcement action under the licensing framework. The definitions also distinguish between single-family and multi-family rental licenses, which carry different inspection requirements. These terms govern how the rest of the article is interpreted and enforced by the City of Andover.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 9-8B-2, property owners and their designated agents are subject to a broad definition of 'Disorderly Conduct' that extends well beyond criminal behavior to include noise violations, animal restrictions, and repeated unfounded police calls. Compliant operators typically ensure that lease agreements—referred to in this section as 'Rental Leases'—clearly communicate tenant obligations tied to these defined behaviors. Because the 'Licensee' and 'Property Owner' are treated interchangeably under this section, operators generally maintain awareness that responsibility for licensing compliance rests with them regardless of whether a separate agent manages the property day-to-day.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 9-8B-2 defines 'Tenant(s)' as any person renting a rental dwelling, and the broad definition of 'Disorderly Conduct' in this provision means that a wide range of behaviors—including some that may not seem obviously serious, like repeated unfounded police calls or noise violations—can be considered grounds for enforcement action under the rental licensing program. Tenants should be aware that a 'Valid Complaint' under this section requires either a violation visible at inspection or credible, substantial evidence, meaning not every allegation automatically qualifies. Those who believe a complaint or enforcement action against them is unfounded may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid resource familiar with Andover's rental licensing framework.
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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