Maple Grove, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 10, art. XII § 10-407
Right of appeal
Operative Text
(a) Any owner aggrieved by a decision of the compliance official taken pursuant to section 10-406 (a) may appeal that decision to the city council. Such appeal must: (1) Be in writing; (2) Specify the grounds for the appeal; (3) Be accompanied by a filing fee as set forth in the city's fee schedule in cash or cashier's check; and (4) Be filed with the compliance official within ten business days after personal or e-mail service on the owner or registered agent of any written notice, order, nonrenewal, denial, or revocation issued by the compliance official. (b) The filing of an appeal shall stay all proceedings in furtherance of the action appealed from, unless such a stay would cause imminent peril to life, health, or property.
Maple Grove Code of Ordinances ch. 10, art. XII § 10-407 establishes a formal appeal process for property owners who disagree with a compliance official's decision made under § 10-406(a). A qualifying appeal must be submitted in writing, state the specific grounds for challenging the decision, include the applicable filing fee (paid in cash or cashier's check), and be filed with the compliance official within ten business days of receiving notice by personal or e-mail service. Once a valid appeal is filed, all enforcement proceedings related to the disputed action are automatically paused — unless the compliance official determines that a stay would create an imminent risk to life, health, or property.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 10-407, property owners who receive a written notice, order, nonrenewal, denial, or revocation from the compliance official have a narrow ten-business-day window — measured from personal or e-mail service — to file a written appeal with the compliance official. Compliant operators generally track the exact date of service carefully, prepare a written statement specifying the precise grounds for the appeal, and submit the required filing fee (in cash or cashier's check per the city's fee schedule) before the deadline expires. Filing a complete and timely appeal generally triggers an automatic stay of enforcement proceedings, which halts further action on the disputed decision while the city council reviews the matter — unless an imminent peril exception applies.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
While § 10-407 specifically grants appeal rights to property owners, tenants should be aware that this provision shapes how and when a landlord can challenge a compliance official's decision — including decisions involving rental property notices or revocations that may affect a tenancy. If a landlord files a timely appeal under this section, enforcement of the underlying order is generally paused, which could affect the timeline of any related housing action. Tenants who have questions about how a pending § 10-407 appeal may affect their housing situation may find it helpful to contact a local tenant-rights organization or the city's housing department for general information.
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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