Excelsior, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. IV § 8-164
Right of appeal
Operative Text
When it is alleged by any person to whom a compliance order is directed that such compliance order is based upon erroneous interpretation of this article, such person may appeal the compliance order to the city council sitting as a board of appeals. Such appeals must be in writing, must specify the grounds for the appeal, must be accompanied by a filing fee as set forth per council resolution, in cash or cashier's check, and must be filed with the city manager within five business days after service of the compliance order. The filing of an appeal shall stay all proceedings in furtherance of the action appealed from unless, in the opinion of the official who issued the compliance orders, such a stay would cause imminent peril to life, health, or property.
Under Excelsior Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. IV § 8-164, any person who receives a compliance order and believes it rests on a misreading of the article has the right to challenge that order before the city council, which sits as a board of appeals. The appeal must be submitted in writing, state the specific grounds for the challenge, include a filing fee (set by council resolution) paid in cash or cashier's check, and reach the city manager within five business days of the compliance order being served. Once a valid appeal is filed, enforcement activity is generally paused—unless the issuing official determines that a pause would create an imminent risk to life, health, or property.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to a compliance order under Excelsior Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. IV § 8-164 who believe the order misapplies the article typically act quickly, given the strict five-business-day window measured from the date of service. A compliant operator ensures the written appeal clearly identifies the specific grounds for the challenge, confirms the correct filing fee amount through the applicable council resolution, and delivers the appeal with payment—in cash or cashier's check—directly to the city manager before the deadline. Operators also account for the possibility that the stay of enforcement may not apply if the issuing official finds an imminent peril to life, health, or property.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants and other parties who receive a compliance order under Excelsior Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. IV § 8-164 have a formal avenue to contest it if they believe the order is based on an incorrect reading of the article. The provision establishes a written appeal process before the city council sitting as a board of appeals, with a five-business-day filing deadline, a required statement of grounds, and a fee paid to the city manager—details that a local tenant-rights organization or housing counselor can help clarify. Understanding that the filing of an appeal generally pauses enforcement proceedings (with a narrow exception for imminent peril situations) may be relevant when evaluating the timeline and options available under § 8-164.
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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