Champlin, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 30, art. II § 30-26
Inspection
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(a) The enforcement officer may from time to time inspect licensed property to determine compliance with this section. Other applicable ordinances of the city and county, and statutes and regulations of the state, including the city's property maintenance code, and Minn. Stats. § 216.096, the "cold weather rule". (b) The enforcement officer shall provide reasonable written notice to the licensee owner or the licensee's agent of the date and time of inspections. Upon receipt of such notice, licensee or licensee's agent shall immediately notify tenants and subtenants of each until to be inspected of the dates and times of the requested inspections. (c) Each occupant of a licensed dwelling unit shall, upon reasonable notice, permit the licensee owner or the licensee's agent and the enforcement officer access to the licensed dwelling unit at reasonable times for the purpose of performing inspections, maintenance, repairs or alterations as are necessary to comply with the provisions of this section. (d) If licensee, licensee's agent or occupant of a licensed dwelling unit fails or refuses to permit entry to a unit for an inspection pursuant to this section, the enforcement officer may seek a court order authorizing such entry and inspection. (e) It shall be the responsibility of the licensee or licensee's agent to arrange with the occupants, tenants and subtenants to permit entry and inspection by the enforcement officer, by appropriate lease provisions or otherwise.
Champlin Code of Ordinances ch. 30, art. II § 30-26 establishes a framework for inspecting licensed rental properties to verify compliance with local, county, and state requirements, including the property maintenance code and Minnesota's cold weather rule. The enforcement officer is authorized to conduct periodic inspections, but must first provide reasonable written notice of the scheduled date and time. If access is denied by a landlord or occupant, the enforcement officer may seek a court order to compel entry.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Champlin Code of Ordinances ch. 30, art. II § 30-26, compliant rental property operators typically ensure their lease agreements include provisions that obligate tenants to permit entry for inspections by the enforcement officer. Upon receiving written notice of an upcoming inspection, operators generally notify all affected tenants and subtenants of the scheduled date and time without delay. Maintaining clear communication with occupants and the enforcement officer helps operators meet the access requirements outlined in this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Champlin Code of Ordinances ch. 30, art. II § 30-26 gives tenants the right to receive advance written notice before an enforcement officer inspects their unit, passed along by the landlord or the landlord's agent after they receive notice from the city. Tenants are generally expected to allow access at reasonable times for inspections, maintenance, repairs, or alterations needed to keep the property in compliance. Tenants who have questions about their rights under this provision may wish to consult a local tenant-rights organization or review the city's rental licensing requirements for additional context.
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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