Grand Rapids, Minn., Mun. Code ch. 28 (2026) § 28-3
Applicability And Exceptions
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The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all rental property and rental units, including rented single-family dwellings and duplexes, manufactured homes, and rented units in owner-occupied dwellings. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to that portion of the rental property rented by a family member. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to jails, hospitals, parish houses, manses and rectories, dwelling units in a cooperative or owner occupied condominium building, hotels, motels, or facilities licensed by the State of Minnesota and inspected by the State Fire Marshall's Division, nor to any dormitory owned and operated by an educational institution. HISTORY Adopted by Ord. 21-02-01 on 2/22/2021 Amended by Ord. 21-12-08 on 12/6/2021
Grand Rapids Chapter 28 of the Rental Housing Code (§ 28-3) applies broadly to rental properties across the city, covering single-family homes, duplexes, manufactured homes, and units in owner-occupied buildings. However, the code carves out specific exemptions: portions of a property rented to a family member are excluded, as are jails, hospitals, religious residences, hotels, motels, state-licensed and state-inspected facilities, cooperative and owner-occupied condominium units, and dormitories run by educational institutions. Whether a given property falls inside or outside the code's reach depends on how it is classified and used.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating rental units in Grand Rapids should confirm whether their properties fall within the scope of § 28-3 before assuming compliance obligations apply or do not apply. Compliant operators generally assess each unit's classification—distinguishing, for example, between a unit rented to an unrelated tenant versus one occupied by a family member—since Chapter 28 treats these differently. Owners of hotels, motels, state-licensed facilities, religious residences, or educational dormitories typically verify their exempt status and retain documentation supporting that classification.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants renting in Grand Rapids benefit from knowing that § 28-3 extends Chapter 28 Rental Housing Code protections to a wide range of housing types, including single-family homes, duplexes, and units in owner-occupied buildings. If a tenant believes their unit should be covered but the landlord is not complying with the code, they can contact the City of Grand Rapids to inquire about inspections or code enforcement. Tenant-rights organizations in the Grand Rapids area can also help renters understand whether their specific housing type falls within or outside the exemptions listed in § 28-3.
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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