Madison Lake, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 100 (2026) § 150.29
ADMINISTRATION
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(A) Generally. The City Clerk-Treasurer and/or his or her designated agent shall administer the provisions this subchapter and are hereby authorized to cause inspections on a scheduled basis and/or when reason exists to believe that a violation of this subchapter has been or is being committed. (B) Authority. When the City Council determined that a violation exists, a written evaluation of deficiencies shall be considered prima facie evidence in any subsequent litigation of a violation under this subchapter. (C) Inspection access. If any owner, agent, operator, occupant, or other person in charge of a dwelling or dwelling unit fails or refuses to permit free access and entry to the dwelling or dwelling unit, under that persons control for an inspection pursuant to this subchapter, the city may seek a court order authorizing the inspection. (Ord. 148, passed 9-11-1989)
Madison Lake Ch. 100 Rental Dwellings § 150.29 establishes how the city's rental dwelling rules are administered and enforced. The City Clerk-Treasurer (or a designated agent) is authorized to conduct scheduled inspections or inspections triggered by a reasonable belief that a violation is occurring. When the City Council finds a violation, a written deficiency evaluation becomes prima facie evidence in any subsequent legal proceedings, and if access to a dwelling is denied, the city may seek a court order to compel entry.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Madison Lake Ch. 100 Rental Dwellings § 150.29, compliant property owners and operators generally cooperate with scheduled inspections and those initiated by a reasonable belief of a violation, providing the City Clerk-Treasurer or designated agent with free access and entry to the dwelling or dwelling unit. Operators who deny or obstruct access risk the city pursuing a court order to authorize the inspection. Maintaining properties in compliance with the subchapter helps avoid written deficiency evaluations, which can serve as prima facie evidence of a violation in any subsequent litigation.
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 § 150.29 establishes an inspection framework that can benefit tenants by enabling the city to investigate potential violations of the rental dwelling subchapter. If a tenant believes conditions in their dwelling may constitute a violation, they may consider contacting the City Clerk-Treasurer's office to inquire about the inspection process. Tenants may also wish to consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand how a written deficiency evaluation issued under this provision could factor into any related legal proceedings.
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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