Golden Valley, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 16, art. III § 16-67
No Warranty By City
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By enacting and undertaking to enforce this article of the City Code, neither the City nor its Council, agents, or employees warrant or guaranty the safety, fitness or suitability of any rental dwelling or dwelling unit in the City and any representation to the contrary by any person is a misdemeanor. Owners, their agents, property managers and tenants should take whatever steps they deem appropriate to protect their interests, health, safety and welfare.
Golden Valley City Code ch. 16, art. III § 16-67 establishes that the city's decision to enact and enforce its rental housing article does not constitute any official guarantee or warranty that any rental dwelling or unit is safe, fit, or suitable for habitation. Anyone who falsely claims that the city has made such a warranty commits a misdemeanor under this provision. The rule places responsibility for protecting health, safety, and welfare squarely on the parties involved—owners, managers, and tenants—rather than on the city itself.
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Under Golden Valley City Code ch. 16, art. III § 16-67, property owners and managers are explicitly reminded that city enforcement of the rental housing article does not relieve them of their own responsibility to ensure their properties are safe and suitable. Compliant operators generally conduct independent inspections, maintain properties to applicable standards, and avoid any representations suggesting the city has certified or warranted a unit's condition. Making such a misrepresentation is itself a misdemeanor under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 16-67 of Golden Valley City Code ch. 16, art. III makes clear that a city inspection or enforcement action does not mean the city has guaranteed a rental unit's safety or fitness—tenants retain their own responsibility to assess conditions and protect their interests. If a landlord or agent implies that city enforcement amounts to an official warranty of habitability, that representation may itself constitute a misdemeanor under this provision. Tenants who have concerns about unit conditions may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or review other provisions of the Golden Valley City Code for applicable habitability standards and complaint 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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