Excelsior, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. IV § 8-169
Alternative sanctions
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Notwithstanding the availability of the foregoing compliance procedures and the penalties, whenever the building official or designee or other governmental official with jurisdiction determines that any rental dwelling or its portion, or the premises surrounding a rental dwelling, fails to meet the requirements set forth in this article, such official may issue a violation tag summoning the responsible person into court or request the issuance of a criminal complaint and arrest warrant.
Under Excelsior Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. IV § 8-169, when a building official or other authorized government official finds that a rental dwelling, any part of it, or its surrounding premises does not comply with the article's requirements, that official has the authority to pursue criminal-track enforcement rather than — or in addition to — standard administrative compliance procedures. This can take the form of a violation tag that requires the responsible party to appear in court, or a formal request for a criminal complaint and arrest warrant. The provision makes clear that these alternative sanctions exist alongside, not instead of, the other enforcement tools already established in the article.
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Property owners and managers subject to Excelsior Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. IV § 8-169 should be aware that noncompliance with the article's rental-dwelling standards can trigger consequences that go beyond administrative fines or notices — including a court summons or, in more serious cases, a criminal complaint and arrest warrant. Compliant operators generally maintain their rental units and surrounding premises in continuous conformance with the article's requirements so that no violation tag is warranted. Keeping thorough maintenance records and responding promptly to any official inspection findings are practices commonly associated with avoiding escalation to these alternative sanctions.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in rental dwellings covered by Excelsior Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. IV § 8-169 may find it useful to know that the law gives government officials a range of enforcement tools — including criminal-track options — when a property fails to meet the article's standards. If a tenant believes their unit or its surrounding premises is out of compliance, they can report conditions to the local building or code-enforcement office, which has authority under this section to issue a violation tag or pursue a criminal complaint against the responsible party. Consulting a tenant-rights organization can help tenants understand which reporting channels and enforcement paths are available in Excelsior.
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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