Jordan, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 124 (2026) § 124.15
NOTICES AND ORDERS OF CODE OFFICIAL
Operative Text
(A) Notice. Whenever the Code Official determines that a rental dwelling, a building of which such Dwelling is a part, or any portion thereof violates any section of this chapter or the Property Maintenance Code or that there are reasonable grounds to believe that a violation exists, notice shall be given to the owner (and property manager, if any) and Tenant in accordance with the following: (1) Be in writing. (2) Include a description of the real estate sufficient for identification. (3) Include a statement of the violation or violations and why the notice is being issued. (4) Include a correction order allowing a reasonable time to make the repairs and improvements required to bring the rental dwelling or structure into compliance with the provisions of this chapter and/or the Property Maintenance Code. (5) Inform the owner (and property manager, if any) and Tenant of the right to appeal pursuant to City Code, § 124.16 . (B) Emergency orders. Whenever the Code Official finds that an emergency exists in relation to the enforcement of the provisions of this chapter which requires immediate action to protect the health, safety or welfare of occupants of any rental dwelling, a building of which such dwelling unit is a part, or any portion thereof, the Code Official may issue an order reciting the existence of such emergency and requiring that such action be taken by the owner and/or tenant as deemed necessary to meet the emergency, notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter. (Ord. 2017-07, passed 1-2-2018)
Jordan Ch. 124 § 124.15 establishes the process by which the Code Official must notify property owners, property managers, and tenants when a rental dwelling is found—or reasonably suspected—to be in violation of the Residential Rental Licensing chapter or the Property Maintenance Code. A standard notice must be written, identify the property, describe the violation, set a reasonable deadline for correction, and inform all parties of their right to appeal under § 124.16. In emergency situations that pose an immediate threat to health, safety, or welfare, § 124.15(B) allows the Code Official to issue an expedited order requiring immediate action, bypassing the ordinary timelines.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Jordan Ch. 124 § 124.15, compliant property owners and managers generally maintain current contact information with the city so that written notices can be properly served, and they review any notice carefully to understand the specific violations cited and the correction deadline provided. Operators who receive a standard notice typically document their remediation steps and timeline to demonstrate good-faith compliance before the correction order expires. If a notice is received, § 124.15(A)(5) preserves the right to appeal the Code Official's determination through the process outlined in § 124.16.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Jordan Ch. 124 § 124.15 entitles tenants to receive written notice whenever the Code Official identifies or reasonably suspects a violation in their rental dwelling, meaning tenants are not left out of the official enforcement loop. The notice must describe the property, explain the violation, and inform tenants of their right to appeal under § 124.16—a right tenants can explore independently of the owner or property manager. Tenants who believe a violation exists but have not received any notice, or who face an emergency condition under § 124.15(B), may consider contacting the Code Official's office directly or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options.
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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