Coon Rapids, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 12-900 § 12-923
No Warranty by City
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By enacting and undertaking to enforce this Chapter, neither the City nor its Council, agents or employees warrant or guaranty the safety, fitness or suitability of any rental dwelling or rental dwelling unit in the City. Licensees and occupants should take appropriate steps to protect their interests, health, safety and welfare.
Coon Rapids Code of Ordinances ch. 12-900 § 12-923 establishes that the city's decision to create and enforce its rental housing licensing and inspection program does not constitute a guarantee or warranty that any rental property is safe, fit, or suitable for habitation. The city, its council members, agents, and employees bear no warranty liability arising solely from the existence or enforcement of this chapter. The rule makes clear that regulatory oversight and personal responsibility for housing conditions exist as separate matters.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Coon Rapids Code of Ordinances ch. 12-900 § 12-923, operators of rental properties should understand that obtaining and maintaining a city license does not mean the city has certified the dwelling as safe or suitable. Compliant operators generally conduct their own independent assessments of property conditions, address maintenance issues proactively, and do not rely on city inspections as a substitute for their own due diligence. Keeping thorough records of inspections, repairs, and communications with tenants reflects the kind of independent responsibility this provision contemplates.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 12-923 of the Coon Rapids Code of Ordinances ch. 12-900 makes clear that a rental unit being licensed or inspected by the city does not mean the city has vouched for its safety or habitability. Tenants retain their own interests in evaluating the condition of a dwelling and should be aware that city enforcement activity does not replace personal steps to protect health and welfare. General enforcement paths available to tenants with habitability concerns may include contacting the city's relevant housing or code enforcement office, raising housing condition issues as a defense in certain legal proceedings, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for 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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