Maple Grove, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 10, art. XII § 10-425

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Maple Grove, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 10, art. XII § 10-425
The definitions in section 10-393 shall apply to this division, unless modified or supplemented below. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this division, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Criminal activity means prostitution, criminal street gang activity, threatening, intimidating or assaultive behavior, the unlawful discharge of firearms, or any other criminal activity on or near the premises that jeopardizes the health, safety and welfare of the landlord, owner, or their agent or operator, other residents, neighbors, or other third party, or involving imminent or actual serious property damage, or an activity that constitutes one of the enumerated instances of disorderly conduct in section 10-429 (a).
Drug-related criminal activity means the illegal manufacture, sale, distribution, use, or possession with or without intent to manufacture, sell, distribute, or use a controlled substance or any substance represented to be drugs as defined in section 102 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 USC 802).
Premises means the entire lot or unplatted parcel of land upon which there is a rental unit, including, but not limited to, a rental unit and its curtilage and any common area, parking lot, recreational area, open space, accessory structure, or other structure thereon.
Tenant means any adult persons granted temporary use of a rental unit pursuant to a lease with the owner or operator of the rental unit.
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Plain English

Section 10-425 of the Maple Grove Code of Ordinances, Chapter 10, Article XII, establishes the working definitions that govern the surrounding rental-housing division. Key terms include 'criminal activity' (covering a range of conduct from gang activity to firearms discharge that threatens health, safety, or welfare), 'drug-related criminal activity' (tied to federal Controlled Substances Act definitions), 'premises' (broadly encompassing the entire lot and all associated structures), and 'tenant' (limited to adults holding a lease). These definitions shape how other provisions in the division are interpreted and applied.

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For Property Managers

Under § 10-425, operators and owners should be familiar with how 'premises,' 'criminal activity,' and 'drug-related criminal activity' are defined, since these terms carry specific legal meanings throughout the division. The definition of 'premises' is notably broad—covering parking lots, common areas, accessory structures, and curtilage—meaning conduct in those areas may fall within the division's scope. Compliant operators generally maintain awareness of activity across the entire property as defined in this section, not just within individual rental units.

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For Tenants

Section 10-425 defines 'tenant' as an adult who holds a lease for temporary use of a rental unit, which determines who is covered by the protections and obligations in the surrounding division. The broad definition of 'premises' means that rules applying to the rental property extend beyond the unit itself to parking areas, common spaces, and other structures on the lot. Tenants who have questions about how these definitions affect their rights under the division may find it useful to consult a local tenant-rights organization familiar with Maple Grove ordinances.

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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