Elk River, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 30, art. III § 30-174
Inspection fee
Operative Text
(a) Inspection fees under this article shall be as established by ordinance. The inspection fee shall apply to all inspections other than the initial license inspection, and one additional inspection if needed to follow up for correction found upon initial inspection. (b) Reinspection fees. Any re-inspections to verify compliance with a previously noted violation will be conducted at no charge if all violations have been remedied. If violations remain; inspections are necessitated by a valid complaint; or subsequent re-inspections are necessitated because of a previous unsatisfactory inspection, a fee, as set by the city council, may be charged.
Under Elk River Code of Ordinances ch. 30, art. III § 30-174, rental property inspections are subject to fees set by ordinance, though the initial licensing inspection and one follow-up inspection are exempt from these fees. Reinspections to verify that all previously cited violations have been corrected are conducted at no charge when the property is fully brought into compliance. However, if violations remain unresolved, if an inspection is triggered by a valid complaint, or if repeated reinspections are required due to prior unsatisfactory results, the city council may impose an additional fee.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 30-174, compliant operators generally ensure that all cited violations are fully corrected before a scheduled reinspection, since a clean reinspection carries no additional fee. When violations remain outstanding, a complaint prompts an inspection, or a prior reinspection was unsatisfactory, the city council is authorized to assess a reinspection fee. Keeping thorough records of completed repairs and communicating proactively with the city can help operators stay within the no-charge reinspection window.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 30-174 of the Elk River Code of Ordinances establishes that valid tenant complaints can trigger an inspection, which may result in a fee being charged to the property owner rather than the tenant. Tenants who believe a rental unit has unresolved code violations may have the option of filing a complaint with the relevant city department to initiate this process. Consulting a local tenant-rights organization can help tenants understand how the complaint and inspection process works in practice.
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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