Brainerd, Minn., City Code § 425 (2026) § 425.3011
Noncompliance Dwelling or Dwelling unit Notice
Operative Text
425.3011 Noncompliance Dwelling or Dwelling unit Notice.
(a) If a dwelling or dwelling unit(s) fails to meet the licensing standards set
forth in Section 425.36 and if the Designated City Official determines
either are in “noncompliance” the following actions will take place:
(1) A correction notice shall be in writing, sent first class mail or an
emailed form to the owner/designated agent on the license.
(2) Notice shall state reasons for noncompliance.
(3) Notice shall indicate the time period that the licensee will have to
correct items of noncompliance
a. Thirty (30) calendar days is the standard time period for
corrections
b. Any items affecting health, life or safety shall have five (5)
calendar days for correction
(4) Designated City Official may grant the licensee an extension of
time with due notice
(5) In the case of imminent danger of a person’s health and/or safety,
a dwelling unit(s) may be placarded to be unfit for habitation.
(6) In severe cases of imminent danger proceedings may begin to
revoke or deny the license per Section 425.3012
(b) When a licensee has failed to comply with the correction notice and a
citation has been issued, the tenant shall be notified:
(1) Notice shall be mailed to the tenant
(2) Notice shall indicate what action is required
(3) Notice shall state time period for items to be corrected
(4) Notice shall state if noncompliance items are not corrected, it
shall be recommended to City Council to deny or revoke the
current license
(5) If license is denied or revoked a placard will be placed on dwelling
and/or dwelling unit(s) to vacate the unit(s).Brainerd City Code § 425.3011 establishes a formal notice process that activates when a rental dwelling or dwelling unit is found out of compliance with the city's licensing standards under Section 425.36. The Designated City Official must issue a written correction notice to the property owner or their agent, specifying what is wrong and how long they have to fix it — generally 30 calendar days for standard issues, or just 5 calendar days for items that affect health, life, or safety. If the owner fails to correct the problems and a citation is issued, tenants must also be notified in writing, and in the most serious cases the dwelling can be placarded as unfit for habitation or the rental license can be revoked or denied through proceedings under Section 425.3012.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Brainerd City Code § 425.3011, licensed rental property operators are expected to respond promptly and in full when a correction notice arrives by mail or email from the Designated City Official. Compliant operators typically address standard deficiencies within the 30-day window and treat any health, life, or safety items as urgent, resolving them within the 5-day deadline — or requesting a formal extension before that window closes. Failure to act on a correction notice can escalate to citation, tenant notification, placarding, and ultimately license revocation proceedings under Section 425.3012, so maintaining clear records of completed repairs and communications with the city is a practice common among operators who stay in good standing.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Brainerd City Code § 425.3011 gives tenants a right to written notification when their landlord has failed to comply with a correction notice and a citation has been issued against the property. That notice must explain what violations exist, what corrective action is required, and the timeframe for resolution — and it must also disclose that continued noncompliance could lead the city to recommend license denial or revocation to the City Council. Tenants who receive such a notice, or who believe they should have received one, may contact the Designated City Official for information about the status of their unit's compliance, and tenant-rights organizations can help explain what options are generally available if a placard or license revocation affects housing stability.
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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