Bemidji, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 10, art. II § 10-55
Determination of noncompliance; notice
Operative Text
(a) Whenever an inspection reveals that any rental unit(s) fails to meet the registration standards of this article, the building official will give a notice and compliance order to the owner and/or the manager, and to the occupant, specifying the reasons why the rental unit(s) fails to meet the registration standards and, will include a copy of the inspection report if applicable. The order will set forth the violations and order the owner or manager, as the case may require, to correct such violations. The compliance order will: (1) Be in writing; (2) Describe the location and nature of the violations; (3) Establish a reasonable time for correction of such violations, not to exceed 90 days, unless such time is extended by agreement with the building official; and (4) Include information describing how an appeal may be filed. (b) Every occupant of the rental unit will give the owner and/or manager or their contractor access to the rental unit at all reasonable times for the making of repairs or alterations as are necessary to effect compliance with an order. (c) At the end of the period allowed for the correction of violations specified in the compliance order, the premises will be re-inspected to determine whether corrective actions have been sufficient to bring the violation(s) into compliance. If the premises are in compliance at the time of the reinspection, a rental certificate of occupancy may be issued.
Under Bemidji Code of Ordinances ch. 10, art. II § 10-55, when an inspection finds that a rental unit does not meet the city's registration standards, the building official issues a written compliance order to the owner, manager, and occupant. That order describes the violations, sets a correction deadline of up to 90 days (extendable by agreement), and explains how to appeal. After the deadline, the unit is reinspected, and a rental certificate of occupancy may be issued if the violations have been resolved.
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Under § 10-55, operators who receive a compliance order should review the written notice carefully, as it will specify each violation, the location, and the timeframe—up to 90 days—allowed for correction. Compliant operators generally coordinate repairs promptly, communicate with the building official if an extension is needed, and ensure that contractors have access to the unit at reasonable times. A successful reinspection at the end of the compliance period is the path toward obtaining or retaining a rental certificate of occupancy.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 10-55 requires that occupants be notified in writing when their unit fails to meet registration standards, so tenants have a right to know what violations exist and how long the owner has to fix them. The provision also requires tenants to allow the owner, manager, or their contractors reasonable access to the unit to make necessary repairs. Tenants who have questions about a compliance order or the reinspection process can contact the Bemidji building official's office or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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