Jordan, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 124 (2026) § 124.14
OWNER AND TENANT RESPONSIBILITIES
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(A) Owner. (1) Owners of rental dwellings shall construct and maintain said dwellings in accordance with the requirements of the City Code. (2) No person shall lease to another for occupancy any rental dwelling which does not comply with the requirements of the City Code. (B) Tenant. (1) Each tenant of a rental dwelling shall keep in a clean and sanitary condition that part of the dwelling and related premises which that person occupies or controls. (2) No person shall occupy any rental dwelling which does not comply with the requirements of the City Code. (Ord. 2017-07, passed 1-2-2018)
Jordan Ch. 124 Residential Rental Licensing § 124.14 establishes a dual set of responsibilities for both owners and tenants of rental dwellings. Owners are required to construct and maintain their properties in compliance with the City Code, and no rental dwelling that falls short of those standards may be lawfully leased. Tenants, in turn, are responsible for keeping the portions of the dwelling they occupy or control in a clean and sanitary condition, and no one may lawfully occupy a dwelling that does not meet City Code requirements.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Jordan Ch. 124 Residential Rental Licensing § 124.14, compliant rental property operators generally ensure that every dwelling is built and continuously maintained to meet all applicable City Code standards before it is offered for lease. This means conducting regular inspections, addressing maintenance deficiencies promptly, and verifying that a unit is in full compliance before a new tenancy begins. Operators typically document their maintenance activities and code-compliance efforts as part of standard property management practice.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Jordan Ch. 124 Residential Rental Licensing § 124.14 gives tenants a clear responsibility to maintain the cleanliness and sanitary condition of the areas they occupy or control, while also establishing that they have a right to occupy only a dwelling that meets City Code standards. If a tenant believes their unit does not comply with City Code requirements, general enforcement paths may include filing a complaint with the relevant local housing or code enforcement office, raising the violation in any applicable legal or administrative proceeding, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for guidance. Tenants may wish to document any conditions they believe fall short of City Code requirements as a general matter of record-keeping.
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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