Barnesville, Minn., Mun. Code doc-3891 (2026) § 150.058
SUMMARY ACTION
Operative Text
(A) (1) When the conduct of any registration holder or his or her agent, representative, employee, or lessee, or the condition of his or her rental dwelling or rental unit is detrimental to the public health, sanitation, safety, or general welfare of the community at large, or residents of the rental units so as to constitute a nuisance, fire hazard, or other unsafe or dangerous condition and, thus, give rise to an emergency, the City Clerk shall have the authority to summarily condemn or close off individual rental units or such areas of the rental dwelling as necessary. (2) Notice of summary condemnation shall be posted at the units or areas affected and shall indicate the units or areas affected. No person shall remove the posted notice, other than the Fire Marshal, City Clerk, or his, her, or their designated representative. (3) Any person aggrieved by the decision or the action of the City Clerk-Treasurer or Fire Marshal set out herein may appeal the decision. The hearing shall be conducted in the same manner as if the aggrieved person had not received summary action; however, the date of the hearing may be expedited with the consent of the registration holder. (B) The decision of the City Clerk, set forth in division (A) above, shall not be voided by the filing of such appeal. Only after the hearing by the City Council has been held will the decision or action of the City Clerk be affected. (Prior Code, § 3-0501, Subd. 14)
Barnesville Rental Unit Registration and Regulations § 150.058 establishes an emergency authority that allows the City Clerk to immediately condemn or close off rental units or portions of a rental dwelling when conditions pose a serious threat to public health, safety, or welfare—such as a nuisance, fire hazard, or other dangerous situation. A notice must be posted at the affected areas, and only authorized officials may remove it. Anyone harmed by such a decision has the right to appeal, but the condemnation remains in effect until the City Council completes a hearing on the matter.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 150.058, a compliant registration holder generally maintains rental units and common areas in a condition that does not give rise to nuisance, fire hazard, or other unsafe conditions that could trigger emergency summary condemnation by the City Clerk. Operators who receive a condemnation notice should be aware that the notice must remain posted and that the closure stays in force even if an appeal is filed. Registration holders who wish to contest a summary action may request an expedited hearing before the City Council, which is the body empowered to affect the City Clerk's decision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 150.058 gives residents of affected units the right to know when a unit or area has been officially condemned, as a notice must be posted and may only be removed by authorized officials. If a tenant is aggrieved by a summary condemnation decision made by the City Clerk or Fire Marshal, the provision provides a formal appeal path through a City Council hearing. Tenants navigating this process may benefit from contacting a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office to understand how the appeal timeline and continued closure may affect their housing situation.
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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