Grand Rapids, Minn., Mun. Code ch. 28 (2026) § 28-71
Determination Of Noncompliance; Notice
Operative Text
Whenever an inspection reveals that any rental unit(s) fails to meet the registration standards of this chapter, the building official or designated staff shall give a notice and compliance order to the owner and resident agent, and to the occupant as the case may require, specifying the reasons why the rental unit(s) fails to meet the registration standards and, shall include a copy of the inspection report of applicable. The order shall set forth the violations and order the owner or resident agent, or the occupant as the case may require, to correct such violations. The compliance order shall:Be in writing; Describe the location and nature of the violations; Establish a reasonable time for correction of such violations, not to exceed 90 days, unless such time is extended by written agreement with the building official; and Include information describing how an appeal may be filed. A copy of the compliance order shall be prominently posted on the rental unit. Every occupant of the rental unit shall give the owner or resident agent or their contractor access to the rental unit at all reasonable times for the making of repairs or alterations as are necessary to effect compliance with an order. At the end of the period allowed for the correction of violations specified in the compliance order, the premises shall be re-inspected to determine whether corrective actions have been sufficient to bring the violation(s) into compliance. If the premises are in compliance at the time of the re-inspection, a registration permit may be newly issued if the prior permit was suspended or revoked. HISTORY Adopted by Ord. 21-02-01 on 2/22/2021
Grand Rapids Ch. 28 § 28-71 establishes the process by which the city notifies rental property owners and occupants when an inspection uncovers code violations. When a rental unit fails to meet registration standards, a written compliance order is issued that describes the violations, sets a correction deadline of up to 90 days (extendable by written agreement), and explains how to appeal. The order must be posted visibly on the rental unit, and a follow-up inspection is conducted after the deadline to determine whether the violations have been resolved and whether a registration permit can be restored.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Grand Rapids Ch. 28 § 28-71, compliant operators treat a compliance order as a formal work order: they review the inspection report attached to the notice, address each cited violation within the timeframe specified, and coordinate with their resident agent or contractor to schedule access to the unit at reasonable times. If the correction period is insufficient, operators typically seek a written extension from the building official before the deadline lapses. Passing the re-inspection is what allows a suspended or revoked registration permit to be reinstated, so maintaining documentation of completed repairs supports a smooth re-inspection process.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Grand Rapids Ch. 28 § 28-71 gives occupants a direct role in the compliance process: a copy of the compliance order must be prominently posted in the rental unit, so tenants have a right to see exactly what violations were cited and what the correction deadline is. Tenants are required to allow the owner, resident agent, or their contractor access to the unit at reasonable times to make the necessary repairs, but the provision also implies that owners bear responsibility for actually correcting the violations. If violations are not addressed, tenants may consider contacting the Grand Rapids building official's office, consulting a local tenant-rights organization, or referencing § 28-71 when raising noncompliance as a concern in any relevant proceeding.
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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