Excelsior, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. IV § 8-162
Compliance orders
Operative Text
The building official or designee is authorized to issue compliance orders to the owner of any rental dwelling or rental dwelling unit that is found to be in violation of any provision of this article or other applicable statutes, ordinances, codes, or other law. The compliance order shall state the following: (1) The nature of each violation, including a citation to the specific provision of this article or other applicable law that has been violated. (2) The time within which each violation must be remedied. The time provided for compliance for each violation shall be determined by the official issuing the compliance order, in his sole discretion, based on the nature and severity of the violation and the magnitude of the risk it presents to the health, safety, and welfare of the tenant or any other person; provided, however, that the compliance period shall not exceed 30 days except in extraordinary circumstances upon a showing that a 30-day compliance period would create an undue hardship for the owner, operator, or resident agent and that a longer compliance period would not pose an unreasonable risk to the public health, safety, or welfare. In such cases, the compliance period shall be no longer than necessary to prevent the hardship that would otherwise be created. (3) The penalties provided in section 8-167 for failure to comply with a compliance order. (4) A description of the right of appeal and the procedures applicable to appeals, as provided in sections 8-164 and 8-165 .
Under Excelsior Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. IV § 8-162, the building official or a designated representative has the authority to issue formal compliance orders to rental property owners when a violation of applicable housing laws or codes is identified. Each compliance order must specify the exact nature of the violation, the timeframe for correcting it, the penalties that apply if it goes unaddressed, and the owner's appeal rights. The correction window is set at the official's discretion based on the severity and risk of the violation, generally capped at 30 days — though extensions beyond that are possible in extraordinary circumstances where strict adherence would cause undue hardship and a longer period would not endanger public health, safety, or welfare.
Plain English — not legal advice.
When a compliance order is issued under § 8-162, a compliant property owner or manager carefully reviews each cited violation, notes the specific remediation deadline assigned by the building official, and takes prompt corrective action within that window — which ordinarily will not exceed 30 days. Operators who believe a 30-day deadline would create genuine hardship are generally aware that the provision allows them to demonstrate extraordinary circumstances in order to request an extended compliance period, provided the extension does not pose unreasonable risk to occupants or the public. Reviewing the appeal procedures referenced in the order (sections 8-164 and 8-165) is also a standard part of understanding the full scope of rights and obligations triggered by a § 8-162 compliance order.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 8-162 of the Excelsior Code of Ordinances gives tenants an indirect but meaningful protection: when a rental unit or building is found to violate applicable housing standards, the building official can compel the owner to fix the problem within a defined, enforceable deadline — typically no more than 30 days. Tenants who are aware of conditions that may constitute violations can contact the building official's office to inquire about whether a compliance order has been or could be issued. Those seeking to understand how a compliance order affects their situation may find it useful to consult a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office familiar with Excelsior's enforcement process under this provision.
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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