Maple Grove, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 10, art. XII § 10-455
Applicable laws and enforcement
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(a) Licenses shall be subject to all of the ordinances of the city and the state relating to dwellings, and this division shall not be construed or interpreted to supersede or limit any other such applicable ordinance or law. (b) Any person who violates a provision of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined or penalized not more than the maximum levels established by the state for misdemeanor offences. Each act of violation and every day on which a violation occurs or continues is a separate violation.
Maple Grove Code of Ordinances ch. 10, art. XII § 10-455 establishes that rental property licenses operate alongside — not instead of — all other applicable city and state laws governing dwellings. Violating any part of this chapter is classified as a misdemeanor under this provision, with fines capped at the state's maximum misdemeanor penalty level. Notably, each individual act of violation and each day a violation continues are each counted as a separate offense, meaning penalties can accumulate over time.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Maple Grove Code of Ordinances ch. 10, art. XII § 10-455, compliant rental operators treat their license obligations as a floor, not a ceiling — maintaining adherence to all other applicable city and state dwelling regulations simultaneously. Because each day a violation persists is treated as a distinct offense, operators generally address any identified code issues promptly to avoid compounding exposure. Keeping thorough maintenance records and responding quickly to compliance notices are practices commonly associated with operators who stay in good standing.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Maple Grove Code of Ordinances ch. 10, art. XII § 10-455 makes clear that tenants retain the full protection of every applicable city and state dwelling law, not just the licensing provisions — a landlord's license does not shield them from other legal obligations. Because each day of a continuing violation is treated as a separate offense, ongoing problems may carry escalating consequences for a non-compliant landlord. Tenants who believe a violation is occurring may consider documenting the issue, contacting the relevant city or state enforcement office, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand 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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