Jordan, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 124 (2026) § 124.05
INSPECTIONS
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(A) Inspections required. Each rental license application and rental license is at all times subject to the Code Official's right to inspect the affected rental dwelling to determine whether it is in compliance with the City Code and state law. The Code Official shall determine the schedule of periodic inspections. Inspections may include all common areas, utility and mechanical rooms, garages, exterior of structures and exterior property areas. (B) Access for inspection. No rental license shall be issued under this chapter unless the owner f the rental dwelling agrees to permit inspections, upon reasonable notice from the Code Official to the owner, to determine compliance with the City Code and state law. The submission of a rental license application or the possession of a rental license issued by the city shall constitute such agreement by the owner identified in the application or on the rental license. It is the owner's responsibility to arrange for each tenant to grant the Code Official access to any part of its rental dwelling at reasonable times for the purpose of effecting inspection to comply with the provisions of this chapter. If any owner, owner's agent, property manager or tenant fails or refuses to permit entry to a rental dwelling under its control for an inspection pursuant to this chapter, the city may pursue any remedy at law or under the City Code, including, but not limited to, securing an administrative search warrant for the rental dwelling, issuing an administrative citation, denying a rental license application, revoking or suspending a rental license, or denying a renewal license. Without limiting the foregoing, should an owner, owner's agent, or property manager fail to keep a scheduled inspection without reasonable cause or refuse to permit entry to the rental dwelling, a reinspection fee may be charged for each occurrence. (Ord. 2017-07, passed 1-2-2018)
Jordan Ch. 124 § 124.05 establishes that all rental dwellings subject to the city's licensing program are open to inspection by the Code Official at any time, covering interior units, common areas, garages, utility rooms, and exterior spaces. Agreeing to allow these inspections is a built-in condition of holding or applying for a rental license, meaning no separate consent form is required — the application or license itself serves as that agreement. If access is denied or a scheduled inspection is missed without good reason, the city may pursue a range of remedies, from issuing citations and charging reinspection fees to revoking or suspending the rental license.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Jordan Ch. 124 § 124.05, compliant rental property operators maintain open lines of communication with the Code Official and provide reasonable notice to tenants well in advance of scheduled inspections. Operators generally coordinate with tenants to ensure the Code Official can access all parts of the dwelling — including common areas, mechanical rooms, and exterior spaces — at reasonable times. Missing a scheduled inspection without reasonable cause or refusing entry can trigger reinspection fees, administrative citations, or license suspension, so operators typically treat inspection scheduling as a core compliance obligation.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Jordan Ch. 124 § 124.05 places the responsibility on the property owner — not the tenant — to arrange for Code Official access, though tenants are expected to grant entry at reasonable times for inspections. Tenants should be aware that the Code Official's inspection authority extends to their individual unit as well as shared spaces, and that inspections are conducted to verify compliance with city and state housing standards. If a tenant believes an inspection request is unreasonable or that their rights are being affected by the licensing process, they may wish to consult a local tenant-rights organization or review the City Code for guidance on what constitutes "reasonable notice" and "reasonable times" under this provision.
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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