Dilworth, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 152 (2026) § 152.12
COMPLIANCE ORDER
Operative Text
Whenever a compliance officer determines that any building or portion thereof, or the premises surrounding either of these, fails to meet the provisions of this chapter, a compliance order setting forth the violations of the chapter and ordering the owner, occupant, or agent to correct such violations shall be issued. This compliance order shall: (A) Be in writing; (B) Describe the location and nature of the violations of this chapter; (C) Establish a reasonable time for the correction of such violation; (D) Notify the owner, occupant, or agent of the ability to appeal a compliance order; and (E) Be served upon the owner, occupant, or agent, as the case may require. Such notice shall be deemed to be properly served upon such owner, occupant, or agent if a copy thereof is: (1) Served upon the owner, occupant, or agent personally; or (2) Sent by first class mail to his/her/its last known address; or (3) Upon failure to effect notice through (E)(1) or (2), posted in a conspicuous place in or about the building, or portion thereof, that is affected by the notice. (Ord. 22-03, passed 4-11-2022)
Dilworth Ch. 152 Rental Units § 152.12 establishes the process by which a compliance officer formally notifies responsible parties when a building or its surrounding premises is found to violate the chapter's standards. The order must be written, describe the specific violations and their location, set a reasonable correction deadline, and inform the recipient of their right to appeal. It is considered properly served when delivered in person, sent by first-class mail to the last known address, or — if those methods fail — posted conspicuously on or near the affected building.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 152.12, compliant property owners and managers generally maintain current contact information on file so that compliance orders can be received promptly by first-class mail or personal service. Upon receiving a written order, operators typically document the listed violations, note the correction deadline established in the order, and familiarize themselves with the appeal process described therein. Keeping records of corrective actions taken in response to a § 152.12 order is a common practice among operators who want to demonstrate timely compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 152.12 of Dilworth Ch. 152 gives occupants a formal role in the compliance process — a compliance order may be served directly upon a tenant when the situation requires it, and tenants are entitled to notice of the right to appeal such an order. If a tenant believes conditions in their unit or on the surrounding premises violate the chapter's standards, they may bring this to the attention of the local compliance officer, who has authority to issue a written order requiring correction within a reasonable time. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Dilworth's rental regulations can help occupants understand what the compliance and appeal process means for their particular housing situation.
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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