Jackson, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 97 (2026) § 97.15
REVIEWS AND APPEALS
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The City Council shall appoint a committee, whether a standing City committee or a new committee consisting of at least 3 individuals, which shall: (A) Meet with landlords who had properties inspected within the previous 12 months to review the inspection process and any follow-up action required by the inspection. (B) Hear appeals of any person aggrieved by any action taken pursuant to this chapter by an employee or agent of the City. The decision may be appealed to the City Council. (1) The appeal must be in writing, must be addressed to the Committee, must describe with particularity the action from which the appeal is taken and must be filed with the City Administrator within 20 days from the date of the action appealed. (2) The Committee, on notice to the appellant and after appellant’s opportunity to be heard, shall consider and act upon the appeal within 30 days of the date of filing of the written notice of appeal and shall issue its written order of decision within 10 days thereafter. (C) The Committee shall review, at least every 4 years, this Chapter 97 and report to the City Council any recommended changes. (Ord. 19, 6 th Series, passed 4-3-2007; Am. Ord. 115, passed 10-19-2021)
Jackson Ch. 97 Rental Housing Minimum Maintenance § 97.15 establishes a City Council-appointed review and appeals committee of at least three members. This committee meets with landlords whose properties were inspected in the prior year, hears written appeals from anyone aggrieved by a city action under Chapter 97, and periodically reviews the chapter itself every four years. Appeals of the committee's decisions can be escalated further to the full City Council.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 97.15, landlords whose properties have been inspected within the previous 12 months may be invited to meet with the appointed committee to discuss the inspection process and any required follow-up. If a landlord believes a city action under Chapter 97 was improper, a written appeal describing the specific action must be filed with the City Administrator within 20 days of that action. Compliant operators generally keep records of inspection dates and any city correspondence so that appeal deadlines under § 97.15 can be tracked accurately.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 97.15 gives any person aggrieved by a city action taken under Chapter 97 the right to appeal that action through a formal process. A written appeal must be filed with the City Administrator within 20 days of the action, and the committee is required to act within 30 days of filing and issue a written decision within 10 days after that. Tenants who believe a city action under this chapter has harmed them may consider consulting a local tenant-rights organization to understand how the § 97.15 appeals process applies to their circumstances.
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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