Brainerd, Minn., City Code § 425 (2026) § 425.4004
Reporting of Communicable Disease
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425.4004 Reporting of Communicable Disease. The operator of a rooming house shall report to the County Health Authority within twenty-four (24) hours the name of any person living in the rooming house who is suffering from a communicable disease, and such report shall be made whenever there is reason to believe or suspect that any person in such rooming house may be afflicted with any communicable disease.
Section 425.4004 of the Brainerd, MN City Code establishes a reporting obligation for rooming house operators when a communicable disease is present or suspected among residents. The rule requires that the County Health Authority be notified within 24 hours of learning that a resident is suffering from, or is reasonably suspected of having, a communicable disease. This provision is designed to support public health monitoring and response at the local level.
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Under § 425.4004, operators of rooming houses in Brainerd are expected to maintain awareness of residents' health conditions to the extent that communicable disease situations become apparent, and to act quickly when they do. A compliant operator generally has a clear process for contacting the County Health Authority within the 24-hour window required by this section, whether a disease is confirmed or merely suspected. Keeping records of any such reports is a common practice among operators who manage these obligations systematically.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 425.4004 places the reporting duty on the rooming house operator, not on residents themselves, meaning tenants are not personally required by this provision to contact the County Health Authority. Residents who believe an operator has failed to make a required report may contact the County Health Authority directly or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand what options exist. Tenants who have concerns about how health information is being handled in connection with § 425.4004 may also wish to consult with a housing or public health advocate familiar with Brainerd's rental housing code.
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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