Cambridge, Minn., City Code ch. 99 (2026) § 99.13
Inspections
Operative Text
§99.13 INSPECTIONS
(A) Responsibility. It is the responsibility of the Owner to be in compliance with City ordinances
and State laws.
(B) Maintenance standards. Every rental dwelling must maintain the standards in the City
Housing Code Chapter 97, in addition to any other requirements of the ordinances of the City or
the laws of the State of Minnesota
(C) Inspections and Inspection Fees.
(1) The City Administrator is authorized to make inspections at the request of a Tenant,
Owner, or Neighborhood Association to ensure compliance with the building code requirements,
fire code requirements, and city ordinances such as the City’s Housing Code.
(2) All designated agents authorized to make the requested inspection may enter at
reasonable times any rental dwelling with the Tenant’s or Owner’s permission. If any owner,
operator, occupant, or other person(s) in charge of a rental dwelling refuses to permit access and
entry to the rental dwelling, or any part thereof, the designated agent may, upon showing that
probable cause exists for the inspection, seek a court order directing compliance with the
inspection in order to secure entry.
(3) The requested inspection will be conducted and a fee charged in accordance with
the city’s fee schedule.
(a) If violations are not corrected and re-inspections are required, a fee will be
charged for each subsequent re-inspection occurring after the due date for compliance with an
order. The amount of the re-inspection fee will be set by ordinance of the City Council.
(b) The violation and/or re-inspection fees prescribed above are to be billed
directly to the owner of the property.
(c) The City Administrator may waive a re-inspection fee in case of error,
mistake, injustice, or other good cause.
(d) Failure to attend a scheduled inspection date or failure to pay any fees
associated with inspections may have additional penalties and/or fines as outlined in Chapter 38 of
the City Code.Section 99.13 of the Cambridge, MN City Code establishes that rental dwellings must meet the standards set by the City Housing Code (Chapter 97) and applicable state law, with the City Administrator authorized to conduct inspections upon request from a tenant, owner, or neighborhood association. Inspections require either the tenant's or owner's permission to enter, though a court order may be sought if access is refused and probable cause for the inspection exists. Fees are charged for inspections and re-inspections according to the city's fee schedule, and those fees are billed directly to the property owner; failure to attend a scheduled inspection or pay fees can result in additional penalties under Chapter 38 of the City Code.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 99.13, property owners bear primary responsibility for ensuring their rental dwellings comply with Cambridge's Housing Code (Chapter 97), state law, and all other applicable city ordinances. Compliant operators generally respond promptly to inspection requests, grant access at reasonable times, and address any cited violations before the compliance deadline to avoid re-inspection fees, which are billed directly to the owner. Owners should also be aware that missing a scheduled inspection or failing to pay associated fees can trigger additional penalties and fines as outlined in Chapter 38 of the City Code.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 99.13 gives tenants the right to request an inspection by the City Administrator to verify that their rental dwelling meets building code, fire code, and city ordinance requirements, including the Housing Code standards in Chapter 97. Inspectors may only enter with the tenant's or owner's permission, providing tenants a degree of control over access to their home. Tenants who believe their unit has unaddressed violations may consider contacting the City of Cambridge directly to initiate an inspection request, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options.
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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