Madison Lake, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 100 (2026) § 150.32
EXECUTION OF COMPLIANCE ORDERS BY PUBLIC AUTHORITY
Operative Text
Upon failure to comply with a compliance order within the time set and no appeal having been taken, the City Council may, by resolution, cause the cited deficiency to be remedied as set forth in the compliance order. The cost of the remedy shall be placed against the subject property and may be levied and collected as a special assessment in the manner provided by M.S. Chapter 429, as it may be amended from time to time. (Ord. 148, passed 9-11-1989)
Madison Lake Ch. 100 Rental Dwellings § 150.32 establishes a mechanism by which the City Council can step in and directly remedy a cited housing deficiency when a property owner fails to comply with a compliance order by the stated deadline and has not filed an appeal. The cost of that government-performed work is then attached to the property itself and can be collected as a special assessment under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 429. This means the financial obligation follows the property and can be enforced through the same process used for other municipal special assessments.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Madison Lake Ch. 100 Rental Dwellings § 150.32, operators who do not resolve a cited deficiency by the compliance order deadline—and who have not pursued an appeal—risk having the City Council authorize the work to be done on their behalf. The resulting costs are placed as a lien against the property and collected as a special assessment, which can affect the property's financial and title standing. Compliant operators generally address cited deficiencies within the required timeframe or pursue the available appeal process before the deadline passes.
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 § 150.32 provides a backstop for tenants in that the city itself has authority to remedy uncorrected housing deficiencies when a landlord ignores a compliance order and does not appeal. This means a cited problem is not necessarily left unresolved simply because a landlord fails to act. Tenants who are aware of outstanding compliance orders may find it useful to contact the city to understand the status of enforcement, or to reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general 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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