Fridley, Minn., Mun. Code ch. 507 (2026) § 507.16
Execution Of Compliance Codes
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Upon failure to abide by a compliance order within the given time, the Council may, by resolution, cause the cited deficiency to be remedied as set forth in the compliance order. The cost of such remedy will be placed against the subject property and may be levied and collected as a special assessment in the manner provided by M.S. Chapter 429. HISTORY Amended by Ord. 1419 on 3/11/2024
Under Fridley Ch. 507 § 507.16, when a property owner fails to correct a code violation within the timeframe set by a compliance order, the City Council is authorized to step in and have the deficiency fixed itself. The cost of that remedial work is then charged back to the property and can be collected as a special assessment under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 429, meaning it functions similarly to a tax lien against the property. This provision gives the city a direct enforcement mechanism beyond simply issuing fines.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Section 507.16 means that if a compliance order is issued against a rental property and the cited deficiency is not corrected within the deadline, the City Council can arrange for the repairs to be done without the owner's involvement. The resulting costs are not simply a fine — they are placed against the property as a special assessment collectible under M.S. Chapter 429, which can affect the property's title and tax obligations. Operators who track compliance deadlines carefully and document completed corrections are generally better positioned to avoid this outcome.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 507.16, if a landlord fails to comply with a compliance order, the City of Fridley itself has the authority to remedy the cited deficiency and charge the cost back to the property as a special assessment. This means the city has a built-in enforcement tool that operates independently of tenant action. Tenants who believe a compliance order has gone unaddressed may consider contacting the city's code enforcement office to inquire about the status of any outstanding orders, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options.
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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