Dilworth, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 152 (2026) § 152.01
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(A) Purpose. It is the purpose of this chapter to protect the public health, safety and welfare of the community at large and the residents of rental dwellings in the city. (B) Intent. It is the intent of this chapter that a permanent mode of protecting and regulating the living conditions of citizens of the city be established; and that uniform standards be established and applicable for all rental dwellings in the city. (Ord. 95-2, passed 7-26-1995)
Dilworth Ch. 152 Rental Units § 152.01 establishes the foundational purpose and intent of the city's rental dwelling regulations. The chapter is designed to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of both the broader community and the residents of rental properties within Dilworth. It also sets out a goal of creating lasting, uniform standards that apply consistently to all rental dwellings across the city.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Dilworth Ch. 152 § 152.01 signals that the entire chapter of rental regulations was adopted with public health, safety, and welfare as its guiding principles. Compliant property operators generally familiarize themselves with the uniform standards established under this chapter, as those standards apply to all rental dwellings in the city without exception. Understanding this foundational purpose helps operators contextualize the specific requirements that follow in subsequent sections of Ch. 152.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Dilworth Ch. 152 § 152.01 affirms that the city's rental regulations exist specifically to protect the living conditions of rental residents, alongside the broader community. This purpose provision can provide important context when tenants seek to understand their rights under the chapter or raise concerns about conditions in their rental dwelling. Tenants who believe the standards established under Ch. 152 are not being met may wish to contact the city of Dilworth or a local tenant-rights organization to learn about available options.
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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