Frazee, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 2 (2026) § 9-2-1
FINDINGS AND PURPOSE
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A. The City Council finds that the operation of residential rental units is a business enterprise and rental unit owners are responsible to take such reasonable steps as are necessary to ensure that the citizens who occupy such rental units, as well as neighboring properties, may pursue the quiet enjoyment of the normal activities of life in surroundings that are safe, secure and sanitary, free from nuisances and annoyances, and free from unreasonable fears about safety of persons and property. B. The City Council finds that there is a need for periodic Municipal inspection of residential rental units in the City to ensure that such units meet City and State Safety, Health, Fire and Zoning Codes and to promote the public health, safety and welfare of the community at large and the residents of rental units within the City. C. The City Council finds that a Municipal registration program is appropriate to effectively enforce residential rental unit maintenance standards and correct or prevent law violations, nuisances and other disturbances and disorders involving residential rental units within the City. D. The City Council finds that an effective means of implementing the foregoing findings is registration of all residential rental units within the City and inspection of such units from time to time as determined appropriate in the exercise of discretion by the Administrator and in response to complaints involving such units. (Ord. 151, 9-10-2018)
Frazee Ch. 2 Rental Units § 9-2-1 establishes the city's foundational rationale for regulating residential rental units. The City Council formally declares that operating rental housing is a business activity, and that landlords bear responsibility for maintaining safe, sanitary, and nuisance-free conditions for both occupants and neighboring properties. To uphold these standards, the provision supports a municipal registration and periodic inspection program designed to ensure compliance with applicable city and state safety, health, fire, and zoning codes.
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Under Frazee Ch. 2 Rental Units § 9-2-1, the City Council has established that rental property operation is a business enterprise carrying affirmative responsibilities. Compliant operators generally maintain their units in a condition that is safe, sanitary, and free from nuisances, consistent with city and state codes. Because this provision underpins a registration and inspection program, property owners in Frazee typically ensure their units are registered with the city and kept in a condition that can withstand periodic municipal inspection or complaint-driven review by the Administrator.
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Frazee Ch. 2 Rental Units § 9-2-1 reflects the city's formal recognition that tenants have a right to occupy rental housing that is safe, secure, sanitary, and free from nuisances. This provision supports a municipal inspection program, meaning tenants may have the option of filing a complaint with the city Administrator if conditions in their unit appear to fall short of city or state safety, health, fire, or zoning standards. Tenants who believe their housing does not meet these standards may also wish to consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand what avenues are available under Frazee's rental unit ordinance.
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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