Excelsior, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 10, art. XI § 10-391
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It is the purpose of this article to provide the police, fire, and city officials with current ownership information of multiple dwellings in the city.
Excelsior Code of Ordinances ch. 10, art. XI § 10-391 establishes the stated purpose of Article XI: to ensure that police, fire, and city officials have access to up-to-date ownership information for multiple-dwelling properties within the city. The provision does not itself impose requirements on property owners or grant rights to tenants, but it sets the policy foundation for the registration and disclosure rules that follow in the article. Understanding this purpose helps clarify why the subsequent provisions in Article XI exist and how they are intended to be applied.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Because § 10-391 declares that the goal of Article XI is to keep public safety and city officials informed about who owns multi-unit residential properties, compliant operators generally ensure their ownership information is accurate and current in any registration or disclosure systems established under the article. Staying current with those downstream requirements is consistent with the transparency objective that § 10-391 articulates. Property managers acting on behalf of owners should also be aware that this purpose provision signals the city's interest in readily accessible, reliable ownership records.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 10-391 signals that the city of Excelsior has a formal interest in making sure emergency responders and city officials can quickly identify who owns the building where tenants live. While this provision is a purpose statement rather than an enforceable right, it underpins the ownership-disclosure requirements elsewhere in Article XI that can be relevant when tenants need to identify a responsible party. Tenants who have difficulty identifying their building's owner may find it useful to contact city offices or a local tenant-rights organization, as the framework established by § 10-391 is designed to make that information accessible to officials who can assist.
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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