Maple Plain, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 4, art. 13 § 4-588
Pest infestations
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No rental dwelling or rental dwelling unit shall allow the accumulation of materials in such a manner that may provide rodent harborage in or about any rental dwelling, rental dwelling unit, public or shared area, or building. Materials stored shall be stacked neatly. Pest extermination shall be the responsibility of the owner.
Maple Plain Code of Ordinances ch. 4, art. 13 § 4-588 establishes that rental properties must not allow materials to accumulate in ways that could shelter or attract rodents, and that all stored materials must be kept neatly stacked. The rule applies to individual units, shared spaces, and the broader building. Responsibility for pest extermination rests with the property owner, not the tenant.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Maple Plain Code of Ordinances ch. 4, art. 13 § 4-588, compliant property owners generally maintain clutter-free common areas, storage spaces, and building exteriors to prevent conditions that could harbor rodents. Stored materials throughout the property are kept neatly stacked and organized. When pest activity is identified, owners are responsible for arranging and funding extermination services rather than passing that obligation to tenants.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Maple Plain Code of Ordinances ch. 4, art. 13 § 4-588 establishes that pest extermination is the owner's responsibility, meaning tenants are generally not required to bear the cost or burden of addressing infestations. If a landlord fails to address pest problems or allows harborage conditions to persist, tenants may have grounds to raise this provision when reporting concerns to local code enforcement or housing authorities. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Maple Plain ordinances can help residents understand the options available to them when an owner does not fulfill this obligation.
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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