Fairmont, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 27 (2026) § 27-12
Posted to prevent occupancy
Operative Text
Whenever any rental housing unit has been denied an initial license, had its license revoked, suspended, denied or not renewed, the city may post appropriate signs or notices to prevent further occupancy. It shall be unlawful for any person, other than a representative of the city to remove or alter any posting. The city will post the date the rental housing unit shall be vacated and no person shall reside in, occupy or cause to be occupied that rental housing unit until the city determines that the violations have been corrected. (Ord. No. 2021-03, 11-22-21; Ord. No. 2025-04, 7-28-25)
Under Fairmont Ch. 27 Rental Housing Standards § 27-12, when a rental housing unit loses its license—whether through denial, revocation, suspension, or non-renewal—the city is authorized to post signs or notices barring further occupancy. These postings include a vacate date, and no one may live in or occupy the unit until the city confirms that all violations have been corrected. Removing or altering any such posting by anyone other than a city representative is unlawful.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Fairmont Ch. 27 § 27-12 means that a rental property operating without a valid license is subject to city-posted closure notices that effectively shut down occupancy. Compliant operators maintain their rental licenses in good standing and promptly address any code violations to avoid the posting process. If a unit has been posted, the city must determine that violations are corrected before any tenant can lawfully return, making timely remediation central to restoring rental operations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Fairmont Ch. 27 § 27-12, if a unit you occupy or are considering occupying has been posted by the city, no one may lawfully reside there until the city lifts the restriction. Tenants who find themselves in a posted unit may wish to contact the city's housing or code enforcement office to understand the status of the violations and the timeline for correction. Local tenant-rights organizations can also help explain what options may be available when a rental unit is subject to a city-ordered vacancy.
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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