Grand Rapids, Minn., Mun. Code ch. 28 (2026) § 28-72
Emergency Cases; Summary Action
Operative Text
Whenever a violation of this chapter poses imminent peril to life, health, or property, the building official may require immediate compliance, and if necessary take appropriate action to protect that life, health or property, including declaration that the dwelling or dwelling unit, is a hazardous building and unfit for human habitation and treated consistent with the provisions of the housing code and Minn. Stat. §§ 463.15 and 463.16 relating to hazardous buildings. Notice of summary condemnation shall be posted at the rental unit(s) or areas affected and shall indicate the units or areas affected. No person shall remove the posted notice other than the building official or their designated representative. HISTORY Adopted by Ord. 21-02-01 on 2/22/2021
Grand Rapids Ch. 28 § 28-72 establishes an emergency track within the Rental Housing Code: when a code violation creates an imminent threat to life, health, or property, the building official is authorized to demand immediate compliance and, if needed, to declare a dwelling or unit a hazardous building unfit for human habitation under Minnesota Statutes §§ 463.15 and 463.16. A formal condemnation notice must be posted at the affected unit or area, and only the building official or their designee may remove it. Tampering with or removing that posted notice by anyone else is itself a violation of the code.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Grand Rapids Ch. 28 § 28-72, property owners and managers should understand that certain code violations can trigger immediate, rather than routine, compliance timelines if the building official determines an imminent peril exists. A compliant operator generally maintains rental units in a condition that avoids emergency-level hazards, responds promptly to any official communications, and refrains from removing or interfering with any condemnation notice posted by the building official. Operators typically document all remediation steps taken and communicate with the building official's office to confirm when corrective action is deemed sufficient.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Grand Rapids Ch. 28 § 28-72 gives tenants important protections when a rental unit poses an imminent danger: the building official has authority to act swiftly, including condemning and posting a notice on a unit declared unfit for human habitation. Tenants who believe their unit presents an emergency-level hazard may contact the Grand Rapids building official's office to request an inspection or report the condition. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what a posted condemnation notice means for their housing situation and what general options may be available under the housing code and Minnesota law.
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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