Dayton, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 113 (2026) § 113.141
SUBSTANDARD BUILDINGS
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Buildings or portions thereof that are determined to be substandard as defined in this chapter are hereby declared to be public nuisances and shall be abated by repair, rehabilitation, demolition or removal. (Ord. 2018-18, passed 2-28-2018; Ord. 2019-07, passed 6-11-2019)
Under Dayton Ch. 113 Rental Dwellings § 113.141, any building or part of a building that meets the chapter's definition of 'substandard' is officially classified as a public nuisance. Once that determination is made, the condition cannot simply be left in place — the law requires that it be addressed through repair, rehabilitation, demolition, or removal. This provision establishes the legal basis for the city to compel corrective action on properties that fall below the chapter's minimum standards.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Dayton Ch. 113 § 113.141 should be aware that a formal substandard determination triggers a public nuisance designation, which carries an obligation to abate the condition. Compliant operators generally maintain their buildings in a manner that avoids the conditions defined as substandard elsewhere in Chapter 113, and they respond promptly to any city notices identifying deficiencies. When abatement is required, the recognized paths under this section include repair, rehabilitation, demolition, or removal of the affected portion of the structure.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Dayton Ch. 113 § 113.141 gives tenants a legal framework to point to when a building or unit may meet the chapter's definition of substandard, since such conditions are declared public nuisances subject to mandatory abatement. Tenants who believe their dwelling has been allowed to fall into a substandard condition may consider documenting the issues and contacting the appropriate Dayton code enforcement office to request an inspection. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Dayton's rental housing code can help explain how a substandard or public nuisance designation under this section may relate to other rights and remedies available under Chapter 113.
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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