Hopkins, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 20, art. III § 20-153
Inspection
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Upon receipt of the properly executed initial application for a rental license, the building official, fire chief or authorized representative may cause an inspection to be made of the rental dwelling units to determine whether it is in compliance with this Code and state law. Every rental dwelling unit may be re-inspected after a renewal application is filed to determine if it still conforms to all applicable codes and ordinances.
Hopkins Code of Ordinances ch. 20, art. III § 20-153 establishes that city officials—specifically the building official, fire chief, or their authorized representatives—are empowered to inspect rental dwelling units when an initial rental license application is received. The provision also allows for re-inspection of units following renewal applications to verify continued compliance with applicable codes and ordinances. These inspections are a mechanism for the city to confirm that rental housing meets local and state standards.
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Under Hopkins Code of Ordinances ch. 20, art. III § 20-153, operators who submit an initial rental license application should expect that the building official, fire chief, or an authorized representative may schedule an inspection of the rental dwelling units covered by that application. Compliant operators generally ensure their units meet all applicable local codes and state law before and after filing, including at renewal time when re-inspection is also permitted. Maintaining records of repairs, code compliance measures, and prior inspection results can help demonstrate ongoing conformance.
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 § 20-153 gives city officials the authority to inspect rental dwelling units for code and state-law compliance when a landlord applies for or renews a rental license. This means tenants may have an avenue to raise code-compliance concerns with the city's building or fire officials, particularly around the time a license application is filed or renewed. Tenants who believe their unit has unresolved code issues may consider contacting the Hopkins building department or a local tenant-rights organization to understand what options are available to them.
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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