Chaska, Minn., Mun. Code ch. 11.20 (2026) § 11.20.040
Inspections
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Authority To Make Inspections. The Building Inspector is hereby authorized and directed to make inspections to determine the condition of manufactured home parks located within the City in order that he may perform his duty of safeguarding the health and safety of occupants of manufactured home parks and of the general public. (Ord. No. 192, Sec. 8.1, 2/10/70) Power To Enter For Inspection. The Building Inspector shall have the power to enter at reasonable times upon any private or public property for the purpose of inspecting and investigating conditions relating to the enforcement of this section or of regulations promulgated thereunder. (Ord. No. 192, Sec. 8.2, 2/10/70) Occupants To Permit Entry For Inspections. It shall be the duty of the owners or occupants of manufactured home parks, and manufactured homes contained therein, or of the person in charge thereof, to give the Building Inspector free access to such premises at reasonable time for the purpose of inspection. (Ord. No. 192, Sec. 8.4, 2/10/70) Occupants To Permit Entry For Purpose Of Making Repairs. It shall be the duty of every occupant of a manufactured home park to give the owner thereof or his agent or employee access to any part of such manufactured home park or its premises at reasonable time for the purpose of making such repairs or alterations as are necessary to effect compliance with this section or with any lawful regulations adopted thereunder or with any lawful order issued pursuant to the provisions of this section. (Ord. No. 192, Sec. 8.5, 2/10/70) Authority To Inspect Register. The Building Inspector or his authorized representative shall have the power to inspect the register containing a record of all manufactured homes and occupants and their ages using the manufactured home park. (Ord. No. 192, Sec. 8.3, 2/10/70) Installation Permit. Prior to any manufactured home being placed upon a manufactured home space a permit therefore shall be obtained from the City Clerk, which permit shall be applied for prior to installation on forms available from the City; said application shall be accompanied by the manufacturer's installation instructions. (Ord. No. 260, Sec. 1, 7/1/78) Inspection Fees. At the time of application the applicant shall pay to the City of Chaska, to cover the cost of administration and inspection hereinafter provided, the sum of forty dollars ($40.00). (Ord. No. 260, Sec. 2, 7/1/78) Inspections. Prior to occupancy of any manufactured home placed upon a manufactured home space after the effective date of this paragraph, the Building Inspector shall inspect said manufactured home for required seals, support system, proper installation, anchoring system if same is provided, water connections, sanitary sewer connection, electrical connection and observe a gas line pressure test if said home employs the use of gas. It shall be the obligation of the homeowner to obtain the services of a qualified person to administer the gas line pressure test and to arrange said test to be made at such time as the Building Inspector is available to observe same. (Ord. No. 260, Sec. 3, 7/1/78)
Chaska's Ch. 11.20.040 establishes a framework of inspection authority over manufactured home parks and individual manufactured homes within the city. The Building Inspector is empowered to enter properties at reasonable times, review occupancy registers, and examine newly placed manufactured homes for proper installation, utility connections, and safety systems before anyone moves in. A permit must be obtained from the City Clerk before any manufactured home is placed on a space, and a $40 fee is required at the time of application to cover administrative and inspection costs.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Ch. 11.20.040, operators of manufactured home parks in Chaska are expected to maintain open access for the Building Inspector at reasonable times and to keep an accurate register of all manufactured homes, occupants, and their ages. Before placing a new manufactured home on any space, compliant park operators ensure that an installation permit has been secured from the City Clerk, that manufacturer's installation instructions accompany the application, and that the $40 inspection fee has been paid. Operators also generally coordinate with homeowners to ensure that pre-occupancy inspections—covering support systems, utility connections, anchoring, and gas line pressure tests—are completed before the home is occupied.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Ch. 11.20.040, residents of manufactured home parks in Chaska have a legal obligation to allow the Building Inspector access to their homes at reasonable times for inspection purposes, and to allow park owners or their agents access for necessary repairs that bring the property into compliance. Tenants benefit from the pre-occupancy inspection requirement, which is designed to confirm that a manufactured home meets safety standards for installation, utility hookups, and structural support before anyone lives in it. Tenants who have concerns about whether these inspection requirements were followed may contact the City of Chaska's building department or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general information about their 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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