Dayton, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 113 (2026) § 113.135
APPEAL
Operative Text
Any person may appeal from any notice and order or any action of the code official under this chapter by filing an appeal to the city. A written appeal to the city shall include a brief statement in ordinary and concise language of that specific order or action protested, together with any material facts claimed to support the contentions of the appellant. (Ord. 2018-18, passed 2-28-2018; Ord. 2019-07, passed 6-11-2019)
Under Dayton Ch. 113 Rental Dwellings § 113.135, any person who receives a notice, order, or other action from the code official has the right to challenge that decision by filing a written appeal with the city. The written appeal must clearly describe the specific order or action being contested and include any factual basis the appellant believes supports their position. This provision establishes a formal administrative pathway for contesting code enforcement decisions without requiring immediate compliance or court action.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 113.135, property owners and managers who receive a notice or order from the code official have the right to appeal that decision to the city. A compliant operator generally prepares a written appeal that plainly identifies the specific order being challenged and documents the material facts they believe support their position. Keeping thorough records of inspections, correspondence, and property conditions can help support a well-grounded appeal submission.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 113.135 of Dayton's Rental Dwellings chapter gives any person — including tenants affected by a code official's action or order — the right to file a written appeal with the city. The appeal must describe the specific order or action being contested and lay out the factual basis for the challenge in plain language. Tenants who believe a code enforcement action was improper may wish to consult a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office to better understand how this appeal process applies to their circumstances.
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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