Hopkins, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 20, art. III § 20-124
No warranty by city
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By enacting and undertaking to enforce this article, the city, city council, its agents, and employees do not warrant or guarantee the safety, fitness or suitability of any dwelling in the city. Owners and occupants should take whatever steps they deem appropriate to protect their interests, health, safety and welfare.
Hopkins Code of Ordinances ch. 20, art. III § 20-124 establishes that the city's decision to create and enforce its housing article does not constitute a warranty or guarantee that any dwelling in Hopkins is safe, fit, or suitable for habitation. The city, its council, agents, and employees expressly disclaim responsibility for the condition of individual dwellings. The provision places the burden of protecting health, safety, and welfare on owners and occupants themselves.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Hopkins Code of Ordinances ch. 20, art. III § 20-124, property owners cannot rely on the city's inspection or enforcement activity as a substitute for their own due diligence regarding the safety and habitability of their dwellings. Compliant operators generally conduct independent assessments of their properties, maintain records of repairs and inspections, and do not treat a passed city inspection as a blanket assurance of a unit's fitness. Owners are expected to take whatever steps they consider appropriate to protect the interests of themselves and their occupants.
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 § 20-124 makes clear that the city's enforcement of its housing article does not serve as a guarantee that a dwelling meets any particular standard of safety or suitability. Tenants are encouraged to independently evaluate the condition of a unit and take steps they consider appropriate to protect their own health, safety, and welfare. Tenant-rights organizations and local housing resources can help renters understand what additional protections or remedies may be available beyond the city's enforcement activity.
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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