Dayton, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 113 (2026) § 113.138
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The building official is hereby authorized and directed to enforce or cause the enforcement of all of the provisions of this chapter. For such purposes, the building official or his or her designated representative shall have the posers of a code official. The code official shall have the power to render interpretations of this chapter. Such interpretations shall be in conformity with the intent and purpose of this chapter. (Ord. 2018-18, passed 2-28-2018; Ord. 2019-07, passed 6-11-2019)
Dayton Ch. 113 Rental Dwellings § 113.138 establishes that the city's building official holds primary authority to enforce all provisions of Chapter 113 governing rental dwellings. The building official, or a designated representative, carries the full powers of a code official, including the authority to issue official interpretations of the chapter's requirements. Any such interpretations must align with the overall intent and purpose of Chapter 113.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 113.138, the building official and any designated representatives are the authoritative figures responsible for enforcing Dayton's rental dwelling regulations. Compliant property operators generally cooperate with inspections and inquiries from the building official's office and treat official interpretations of Chapter 113 as binding guidance on how the rules apply. Keeping records of any written interpretations received from the building official's office is a practice commonly associated with well-managed rental operations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 113.138 identifies the Dayton building official as the enforcement authority for Chapter 113's rental dwelling protections, meaning tenants have a recognized body to contact when they believe a provision of the chapter is being violated. The building official's office can also issue formal interpretations of Chapter 113, which may clarify how specific rules apply to a given situation. Tenants who have concerns about code compliance may consider reaching out to the building official's office or a local tenant-rights organization to better understand available options under this chapter.
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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