Chaska, Minn., Mun. Code ch. 11.16 (2026) § 11.16.050
Hazardous Buildings
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All buildings or portions thereof which are determined to be substandard as defined in this Code are hereby declared to be public nuisances and shall be abated by repair, rehabilitation, demolition or removal in accordance with the procedure specified in Chapter 11 of the Uniform Housing Code, 1991 Edition.
Under Chaska Ch. 11.16.050, any building or part of a building that meets the local definition of 'substandard' is officially classified as a public nuisance. Once that determination is made, the building must be brought into compliance through repair, rehabilitation, demolition, or removal. The process for carrying out that abatement follows the procedures set out in Chapter 11 of the 1991 Uniform Housing Code.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Chaska Ch. 11.16.050 means that a property found to be substandard under the City's code carries a public nuisance designation, which triggers a formal abatement obligation. Compliant operators generally keep their buildings maintained to avoid a substandard determination and, if one is issued, respond promptly by pursuing repair or rehabilitation in line with the 1991 Uniform Housing Code Chapter 11 procedures. Keeping documentation of ongoing maintenance and inspections is a common practice among operators who want to demonstrate code compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Chaska Ch. 11.16.050 gives tenants a basis to raise concerns when a building or unit may qualify as substandard, since such conditions are declared public nuisances subject to mandatory abatement. Tenants who believe their housing meets the substandard definition may consider contacting the City of Chaska's housing inspection or code enforcement office to request an inspection. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand what options are generally available when a property is subject to abatement proceedings under this provision.
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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