Excelsior, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. IV § 8-134
Rodentproof
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Every rental dwelling and accessory structure and the premises upon which it is located shall be maintained in a rodentfree and rodentproof condition. All openings in the exterior walls, foundations, basements, ground or first floor, and roofs which have a one-half-inch diameter or larger opening shall be rodentproofed in an approved manner. Interior floors or basements, cellars, and other areas in contact with the soil shall be paved with concrete or other rodent impervious material.
Under Excelsior Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. IV § 8-134, every rental dwelling, its accessory structures, and the surrounding premises must be kept free of rodents and physically resistant to rodent entry at all times. Any opening of one-half inch or larger in exterior walls, foundations, basements, ground or first floors, or roofs must be sealed or covered in a manner approved by the relevant authority. Interior floors in basements, cellars, and other areas that contact soil must be paved with concrete or another material that rodents cannot penetrate.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of rental properties subject to Excelsior Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. IV § 8-134 generally conduct routine inspections of exterior walls, foundations, rooflines, and ground-level openings to identify any gaps of one-half inch or greater, then seal those openings using approved materials. Compliant operators also ensure that basement and cellar floors in contact with soil are surfaced with concrete or an equivalent rodent-impervious material, and they document these measures as part of ongoing property maintenance records. Maintaining an active pest-control program and promptly addressing any signs of rodent activity are practices consistent with the rodentfree standard the ordinance requires.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Excelsior Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. IV § 8-134 establishes a right to live in a rental dwelling that is both free of rodents and structurally sealed against their entry, including properly paved basement and cellar floors. Tenants who observe rodent activity, unsealed openings, or unpaved soil-contact floors may report these conditions to the local code-enforcement or housing authority responsible for administering the ordinance. Tenant-rights organizations in the area can explain additional options, such as raising a habitability violation as a defense in certain proceedings or pursuing other remedies available under local law.
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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