Excelsior, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. IV § 8-132
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No person shall occupy as owner or let to another for occupancy any rental dwelling, rental dwelling unit, or its portion, which does not comply with the requirements of sections 8-133 -- 8-140 , unless specifically exempt.
Excelsior Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. IV § 8-132 establishes a baseline rule that rental dwellings and rental dwelling units — or any portion of them — must meet the standards set out in sections 8-133 through 8-140 before they can be occupied or rented to others. The provision applies to both the act of occupying as an owner and the act of leasing to a tenant, closing off both pathways for non-compliant units. Certain properties or situations may be specifically exempt from this requirement under applicable law.
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Under § 8-132 of the Excelsior Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. IV, compliant operators generally ensure that every rental dwelling and rental dwelling unit they own or manage satisfies all of the standards detailed in sections 8-133 through 8-140 before allowing occupancy or executing a lease. Maintaining ongoing compliance — rather than addressing deficiencies only at turnover — is the approach consistent with this provision's broad prohibition on both occupying and letting non-compliant units. Operators who believe a property may qualify for an exemption typically verify that status through the applicable local authority before relying on it.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 8-132 of the Excelsior Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. IV gives tenants a basis to understand that a rental dwelling or unit is legally required to meet the conditions described in sections 8-133 through 8-140 before it can be rented or occupied. If a unit appears to fall short of those standards, tenants may have the option of raising the violation as a defense in relevant proceedings, filing a complaint with the appropriate local housing authority, or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization for general guidance. Reviewing the specific requirements in sections 8-133 through 8-140 can help tenants identify which standards apply to their dwelling.
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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