Blaine, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 46 § 46-31
Officer designated
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This chapter shall be administered and enforced by the building official, who is designated as enforcing officer. The building official may institute, under the name of the city, any appropriate actions or proceedings against a violator as provided by law.
Blaine Code of Ordinances ch. 46 § 46-31 designates the city's building official as the enforcing officer for this chapter. That official has the authority to bring legal actions or proceedings in the city's name against anyone found to be in violation of the chapter's requirements. The provision establishes who holds enforcement responsibility rather than defining specific obligations for landlords or tenants.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Blaine Code of Ordinances ch. 46 § 46-31, the building official is the designated authority who oversees compliance with this chapter. Property owners and managers who operate in conformance with the chapter's requirements generally avoid triggering the enforcement actions that the building official is empowered to initiate. Staying current with applicable building standards and responding promptly to any official notices are practices associated with compliant operation.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Blaine Code of Ordinances ch. 46 § 46-31 identifies the building official as the officer responsible for enforcing this chapter, which means tenants who believe a violation has occurred have a designated point of contact within the city. Raising a concern with the building official's office is one general path available when conditions may not meet the chapter's standards. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Blaine's local ordinances can help residents understand what options may be available in a given 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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