Bemidji, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 10, art. II § 10-54
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In order to compel the compliance with the registration requirements, the building official or designated staff will have the authority to enter any structure, at reasonable times and upon five days written notice to the property owner(s), to determine if said structure is operated as a rental property as defined in section 10-42 or to enforce the International Property Maintenance Code, or both. In addition to those cases where emergency conditions endangering a person or property exist, where either the Bemidji Police Department or the Bemidji Fire Department has responded to a property and/or structure, the building official or designated staff will have the authority to enter any such property and/or structure at any time by or at the request of the police department or the fire department to enforce any provisions of this article.
Bemidji Code of Ordinances ch. 10, art. II § 10-54 establishes the conditions under which city officials may enter rental properties to check for compliance with registration requirements and the International Property Maintenance Code. Ordinarily, the building official or designated staff must provide five days' written notice to the property owner before entering. However, when emergency conditions exist or when the Bemidji Police Department or Bemidji Fire Department has responded to a property, authorized officials may enter at any time without advance notice.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Bemidji Code of Ordinances ch. 10, art. II § 10-54, compliant property owners generally ensure their rental properties are properly registered so that routine inspections can proceed smoothly. When a standard inspection is scheduled, operators can expect at least five days' written notice before the building official or designated staff arrives. Owners should also be aware that emergency situations or a police or fire department response to their property can trigger immediate entry authority, making ongoing code compliance a practical priority.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Bemidji Code of Ordinances ch. 10, art. II § 10-54 gives tenants context about when and how city officials may enter a rental property — either with five days' written notice for routine compliance checks or immediately in emergency situations or following a police or fire response. Tenants who believe their building is unregistered or in violation of the International Property Maintenance Code may have grounds to raise those issues with the city's building department. Tenant-rights organizations in Minnesota can help residents understand what options are generally available when a landlord may not be meeting local registration or maintenance obligations.
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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