Hopkins, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 20, art. III § 20-120
Scope and applicability
Operative Text
This article applies to all dwelling units that are leased in whole or in part as rental dwelling units. It includes accessory structures such as garages and storage buildings and appurtenances such as sidewalks and retaining walls, which are on the property. This article does not apply to state or county department of health and department of human services licensed rest homes, convalescent care facilities, nursing homes, or hotels or motels or lodging facilities licensed by the state, county or city.
Hopkins Code of Ordinances ch. 20, art. III § 20-120 establishes the reach of the city's rental dwelling unit regulations. The rules cover all leased residential units along with associated structures like garages and storage buildings, as well as features such as sidewalks and retaining walls located on the same property. However, the article explicitly carves out state- or county-licensed rest homes, convalescent care facilities, nursing homes, and state-, county-, or city-licensed hotels, motels, and lodging facilities, which are not subject to these requirements.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Hopkins Code of Ordinances ch. 20, art. III § 20-120, operators of rental dwelling units should understand that compliance obligations extend beyond the main residential structure to include accessory buildings and property appurtenances such as garages, storage buildings, sidewalks, and retaining walls. Compliant property managers typically account for the full scope of the property when assessing maintenance and habitability standards. Operators of licensed rest homes, nursing homes, convalescent care facilities, or licensed lodging establishments should verify whether their specific license type places them outside this article's coverage.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Hopkins Code of Ordinances ch. 20, art. III § 20-120 is relevant to renters because it confirms that the city's rental regulations apply not just to the dwelling unit itself but also to garages, storage buildings, sidewalks, and retaining walls that are part of the leased property. Tenants who experience issues with these accessory structures or appurtenances may be able to raise concerns under this article's framework. Tenant-rights organizations or a local housing authority can help renters understand how this scope provision connects to other protections within the same article.
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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