Chaska, Minn., Mun. Code ch. 11.16 (2026) § 11.16.070
Appeals
Operative Text
Whenever the Building Official shall take action which is disputed, or when it is claimed that the provisions of the Code do not apply or that the true intent and meaning of the Code have been misconstrued or wrongfully interpreted, the aggrieved party may appeal within thirty (30) days from the date of the decision of the Building Official to the Board of Appeals and Adjustments. Actions of the Board may also be appealed to the Courts for final decision.
Under Chaska Ch. 11.16.070, any party who disagrees with a decision made by the Building Official—whether disputing the action itself or arguing that the Housing Maintenance Code was misapplied or misinterpreted—has the right to appeal that decision. The appeal must be filed with the Board of Appeals and Adjustments within 30 days of the Building Official's decision. If the Board's ruling is also unsatisfactory, the matter may be taken further to the courts for a final determination.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to a Building Official decision under Ch. 11.16.070 generally track the date of any official action carefully, since the window to appeal to the Board of Appeals and Adjustments closes 30 days after that decision. Compliant operators typically document their position—such as arguing that a code provision does not apply or was misinterpreted—before submitting a timely appeal. If the Board's outcome remains unfavorable, the provision also preserves the right to seek judicial review.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ch. 11.16.070 gives tenants and other aggrieved parties a formal channel to challenge Building Official decisions they believe are incorrect or based on a misreading of the Housing Maintenance Code. Filing an appeal with the Board of Appeals and Adjustments within the 30-day deadline is the first step in that process. If the Board's decision is still unsatisfactory, the provision recognizes the right to pursue the matter in court, and a local tenant-rights organization can help explain what each path generally involves.
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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