Emily, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 150 (2026) § 150.46
APPEALS
Operative Text
(A) When it is alleged by a person to whom a compliance order is directed that the compliance order is based upon erroneous interpretation of this section or upon a misstatement or a mistake of fact, that person may appeal the compliance order to the City Council. The City Council will hear the appeal within 14 days after receipt or at the next regularly scheduled Council meeting, whichever is later. (B) The appeal: (1) Must be in writing; (2) Must specify the grounds of the appeal; and (3) Must be filed with the Housing Official within five business days after the service of the compliance order. (C) The filing of an appeal stays proceedings in furtherance of the action appealed from unless such a stay, in the judgment of the Housing Official, would cause imminent peril to life, health or property. The City Council’s disposition of the appeal is final. (Ord. passed - -2012)
Emily Ch. 150 Rental Properties § 150.46 establishes a formal appeal process for anyone who receives a compliance order and believes it rests on a legal misinterpretation or a factual error. The appeal must be submitted in writing to the Housing Official within five business days of receiving the order, and it must clearly state the grounds for the challenge. The City Council is required to hear the appeal within 14 days of receipt or at the next regularly scheduled Council meeting, whichever comes later, and its decision is final. Filing a timely appeal generally pauses enforcement of the compliance order, unless the Housing Official determines that a stay would create imminent danger to life, health, or property.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Emily Ch. 150 Rental Properties § 150.46, property owners or managers who receive a compliance order and believe it contains a legal or factual error have a defined, time-sensitive window to respond. Operators who wish to contest an order generally act quickly to prepare a written appeal that clearly identifies the specific grounds for the challenge and file it with the Housing Official within five business days of service. Keeping thorough records of the compliance order, its service date, and all correspondence with the Housing Official supports a well-documented appeal submission.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Emily Ch. 150 Rental Properties § 150.46 is primarily directed at those who receive compliance orders—typically property owners—but tenants benefit from understanding how this appeals process works, since a landlord's appeal may temporarily pause enforcement action that could affect housing conditions. If a stay is granted and tenants believe it poses a risk to life, health, or property, they may raise that concern with the Housing Official, who retains authority to deny a stay in such circumstances. Tenants seeking to understand how an appeal might affect their situation can consult a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office for general guidance on the process.
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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