Glencoe, Minn., City Code ch. 5 §§ 545.01–545.09 (2026) § 545.01
Applicability. The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all buildings or portions thereof
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545.01 Applicability. The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all buildings or portions thereof
used, or deigned or intended to be let for human habitation, except rest homes,
convalescent homes, nursing homes, hotels and motels. Additions, alterations, or
repairs shall be done in accordance with applicable sections of the City Building
Code.
Certified rental units, in existence at the time of the adoption of this code may have their
existing use or occupancy continued, if such use or occupancy was legal at the time of the
adoption of this ordinance, providing such continued use is not dangerous to life, health,
property or public welfare and such use shall be reinspected, whether or not they have been
inspected prior to this ordinance. All structures however, regardless of their existence at the
time of the adoption of this code, shall be in full compliance by January 1, 1995.Glencoe, MN City Code Ch. 5 §§ 545.01–545.09 establishes minimum housing and occupancy standards that apply broadly to all buildings used or intended for human habitation, with the exception of rest homes, convalescent homes, nursing homes, hotels, and motels. Any additions, alterations, or repairs to covered buildings must comply with the City Building Code. Rental units that existed when the ordinance was adopted could continue operating under their prior use, provided that use was legal and not dangerous to life, health, property, or public welfare, but all structures were required to achieve full compliance by January 1, 1995.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Glencoe, MN City Code Ch. 5 §§ 545.01–545.09, operators of residential rental properties—excluding rest homes, nursing homes, hotels, and motels—are subject to the chapter's minimum housing standards. Compliant operators ensure that any construction work, renovations, or repairs on covered buildings are carried out in accordance with the City Building Code. Because the full-compliance deadline of January 1, 1995 has long passed, property managers generally treat all covered structures as subject to the chapter's requirements in their entirety, regardless of when the building was originally constructed or certified.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Glencoe, MN City Code Ch. 5 §§ 545.01–545.09 establishes baseline housing and occupancy standards that protect residents living in covered rental buildings throughout the city. Tenants in qualifying rental units have an interest in knowing that their building should have been in full compliance with these standards since January 1, 1995, and that the ordinance requires reinspection of certified rental units regardless of prior inspection history. Renters who believe their housing may not meet the standards set out in §§ 545.01–545.09 can contact the City of Glencoe's relevant municipal office, or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization, to learn about available complaint or inspection processes.
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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