Fridley, Minn., Mun. Code ch. 507 (2026) § 507.12
Compliance
Operative Text
1. The City Manager will designate a Compliance Official to administer and enforce the provisions of this Chapter. The Compliance Official is authorized to cause inspections on a scheduled basis or when reason exists to believe that a violation of this Chapter has been or is being committed. 2. Whenever the Compliance Official determines that any dwelling or dwelling unit fails to meet the provisions of this Chapter, the City may issue a compliance order setting forth the violations of this Chapter and ordering the owner, agent, operator, or occupant to correct such violation. This compliance order must: (a) Be in writing. (b) Describe the location and nature of the violation in this Chapter. (c) Specify a reasonable time in which violations must be corrected. (d) Be provided to the licensee. The compliance order must be personally delivered, posted in a conspicuous place on or about the premises, or mailed by first class mail to the licensee’s last known address on file. 3. The Compliance Official may investigate complaints related to the rental dwelling or dwelling unit. The Compliance Official must contact the owner or agent to verify that the owner or agent is aware of the complaint. If deemed necessary by the Compliance Official, an inspection of the unit may be conducted to determine if there are violations to this Chapter and other applicable ordinances of the City and State laws and regulations. If the inspection reveals that a Code violation exists, the Compliance Official must notify the owner or agent of the violation. Unless the correction or repair is an emergency case, the owner or agent must comply with the timeframes established in the Compliance Order. HISTORY Amended by Ord. 1364 on 12/10/2018 Amended by Ord. 1419 on 3/11/2024
Section 507.12 of Fridley's residential rental code establishes how the city monitors and enforces compliance with Chapter 507. A designated Compliance Official is authorized to conduct scheduled inspections or investigate complaints, and when violations are found, the city may issue a written compliance order describing the violation, its location, and a reasonable deadline for correction. The order must be delivered to the property licensee either in person, by posting on the premises, or by first-class mail to their address on file.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 507.12, property owners and operators should maintain current contact information on file with the city, since compliance orders are sent to the licensee's last known address. A compliant operator generally responds promptly when the Compliance Official reaches out about a complaint, cooperates with any resulting inspection, and corrects identified violations within the timeframes specified in the compliance order. Emergency repairs are treated separately and may require faster action than the standard order timeline allows.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 507.12 gives tenants a formal channel for raising concerns about rental housing conditions: complaints can be submitted to the Compliance Official, who is required to contact the property owner or agent and, if warranted, conduct an inspection. If a code violation is confirmed, the owner or agent must be notified and must correct the problem within the timeframe set by the compliance order. Tenants who want to understand their options under this provision may find it helpful to consult a local tenant-rights organization or review Fridley's Chapter 507 directly.
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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