Madison Lake, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 100 (2026) § 150.16
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(A) The purpose of this subchapter is to provide minimum standards to safeguard life or limb, health, property, and public welfare by regulating and controlling the use and occupancy, location, and maintenance of all residential buildings and structures within this jurisdiction. (B) The purpose of this subchapter is not to create or otherwise establish or designate any particular class or group of persons who will or should be especially protected or benefitted by the terms of this subchapter. (Ord. 148, passed 9-11-1989)
Madison Lake Ch. 100 Rental Dwellings § 150.16 establishes the foundational purpose of the residential building subchapter: to set minimum standards protecting life, health, property, and public welfare through regulation of how residential buildings are used, occupied, located, and maintained. Importantly, the provision also clarifies that the subchapter is not intended to create special legal protections or benefits for any particular class or group of people. This dual statement of purpose shapes how the entire subchapter is interpreted and applied.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Madison Lake Ch. 100 Rental Dwellings § 150.16, the subchapter's standards apply broadly to the use, occupancy, location, and maintenance of residential buildings across the jurisdiction. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with the full scope of the subchapter, understanding that its requirements are framed around community-wide welfare rather than the interests of any single group. Recognizing this purpose helps property managers contextualize their obligations under the broader regulatory framework.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Madison Lake Ch. 100 Rental Dwellings § 150.16 makes clear that the subchapter exists to uphold minimum standards for health, safety, and welfare in residential settings throughout the jurisdiction. While the provision explicitly states it does not create special protections for any particular group, the standards it anchors still govern how residential properties must be maintained and occupied. Tenants who believe conditions in their dwelling fall below those minimum standards may wish to review the broader subchapter, contact local housing authorities, or reach out to a tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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