Columbia Heights, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 5A (2026) § 5A.301
ENFORCEMENT AND INSPECTION AUTHORITY
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The City Manager and his designated agents shall be the Property Maintenance Enforcement Officer who shall administer and enforce the provisions of the chapter. Inspections shall be conducted during reasonable hours, and, upon request the Property Maintenance Enforcement Officer shall present evidence of his official capacity to the owner, occupant or person in charge of a dwelling unit sought to be inspected. (Ord. 1532, passed 11-26-07)
Columbia Heights Ch. 5A Rental Housing § 5A.301 designates the City Manager and any agents the City Manager appoints as the Property Maintenance Enforcement Officer, the official responsible for administering and enforcing the rental housing maintenance chapter. Inspections of dwelling units may only be conducted during reasonable hours. When requested, the enforcement officer must show proof of their official authority to the owner, occupant, or person in charge of the unit being inspected.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 5A.301, the Property Maintenance Enforcement Officer—acting on behalf of the City Manager—has the authority to inspect rental properties for compliance with Columbia Heights Ch. 5A. Compliant operators generally cooperate with inspections scheduled during reasonable hours and understand that the officer is required to present credentials upon request before an inspection proceeds. Keeping records of any inspection notices and credential presentations is a practice commonly associated with orderly property management.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 5A.301 establishes that tenants and occupants have the right to ask the Property Maintenance Enforcement Officer to show official credentials before allowing an inspection of their dwelling unit. Inspections under Columbia Heights Ch. 5A Rental Housing are limited to reasonable hours, providing occupants a baseline protection against intrusive or untimely entries. Tenants who have questions about an inspection or believe their rights under this provision were not observed may contact the City of Columbia Heights directly or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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