Apple Valley, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 122 (2026) § 122.01
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The purpose of this chapter is to protect the public health, safety and welfare of the community at large, and the residents of residential rental properties in the city. The purpose of this chapter is also to ensure that rental housing in the city is decent, safe and sanitary, and is so operated and maintained as not to become a nuisance to the neighborhood or an influence that fosters blight and deterioration, or does not create a disincentive to reinvest in the community. The operation of residential rental properties is a business enterprise that entails certain responsibilities. Owners and operators are responsible for taking such reasonable steps as are necessary to ensure that the citizens of the city who occupy such rental properties may pursue the quiet enjoyment of the normal activities of life in their surroundings that are: safe, secure and sanitary; free from noise, nuisances or annoyances; and free from conditions that endanger the health or safety of persons, and the security of property. (Ord. 826, passed 11-20-07)
Apple Valley Ch. 122 § 122.01 establishes the overarching purpose of the city's residential rental property regulations: to protect public health, safety, and welfare by ensuring rental housing remains decent, safe, and sanitary. The chapter frames rental property operation as a business enterprise carrying defined responsibilities, not merely a private transaction. Owners and operators are expected to take reasonable steps so that residents can enjoy surroundings free from nuisances, unsafe conditions, and threats to health or security.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Apple Valley Ch. 122 § 122.01, compliant rental property operators generally treat their properties as a business subject to community-wide responsibilities, not just a contractual relationship with individual tenants. Operators who align with this chapter's purpose routinely maintain conditions that are safe, sanitary, and free from nuisances that could contribute to neighborhood blight or discourage reinvestment. Keeping records of maintenance activity and responding promptly to habitability concerns are practices consistent with the responsibilities this section describes.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Apple Valley Ch. 122 § 122.01 affirms that residents of rental housing have a recognized interest in surroundings that are safe, sanitary, and free from nuisances or conditions that endanger health and security. Tenants who believe their rental property falls short of these standards may consider documenting conditions and contacting the city to inquire about the inspection or complaint process established under Chapter 122. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Apple Valley's ordinance can help residents understand what options may be available under this chapter.
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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