Maplewood, Minn., City Code ch. 12, art. XIII § 12-614
Maintenance standards
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(a) It is the responsibility of the licensee to assure that every rental dwelling is maintained in compliance with all city ordinances and state and federal laws. A violation of any of the following City Code titles or chapters constitutes a violation of this chapter and a public nuisance and may be abated under the provisions of the Nuisances chapter (18-26) or Administrative Offenses chapter ( section 1-17 ) of City Code: (1) Building and Building Regulations Code ( chapter 12 ), (2) Zoning Code ( chapter 44 ), (3) Animals Code ( chapter 10 ), (4) Fire Prevention and Protection Code ( chapter 20 ), (5) Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions ( chapter 24 ), (6) Environment ( chapter 18 ). (b) Snow and ice removal. Rental dwellings containing four or more dwelling units must remove snowfalls of one inch or more, or successive snowfalls accumulating to a depth of one inch or more, from all walkways, sidewalks and steps within 12 hours of cessation of the snowfall. Rental dwellings containing four or more dwelling units must remove snowfalls of three inches or more, or successive snowfalls accumulating to a depth of three inches or more from parking aisles, parking areas, and drives within 72 hours of cessation of the snowfall. (c) Inspections. The building official, fire chief, police chief and their respective representatives are authorized to make inspections reasonably necessary to enforce this chapter. All authorized inspectors have the authority to enter any rental dwelling at all reasonable times. Pursuant to Minn. Stats. § 504B.211, the licensee is responsible for scheduling the inspection and notifying any existing tenant of the inspection. The licensee must provide access to the requesting city official at the date and time of the scheduled inspection. Failure to provide access for any reason may result in a re-inspection fee, in addition to any other sanctions imposed for noncompliance. (d) Access by occupant. Each occupant of a rental dwelling shall give the licensee or manager or authorized city official access to any part of such rental dwelling at reasonable times for the purpose of inspection, maintenance, repairs or alterations as are necessary to comply with the provisions of this chapter. (e) Solid waste. Rental dwellings must comply with the Solid Waste Management Ordinance ( chapter 30 ) for trash and recycling collection.
Maplewood City Code ch. 12, art. XIII § 12-614 establishes that every licensed rental dwelling must be kept in compliance with a broad set of city codes and state and federal laws, covering areas such as building standards, zoning, fire safety, and environmental rules. Violations of those codes simultaneously constitute a violation of this chapter and a public nuisance, which the city may address through its nuisance-abatement or administrative-offense procedures. The provision also sets specific timelines for snow and ice removal at properties with four or more units, requires cooperation with city inspections, and mandates compliance with solid waste rules.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Maplewood City Code ch. 12, art. XIII § 12-614, a compliant rental property operator maintains each dwelling in conformance with all referenced city codes—including building, zoning, fire prevention, and environmental chapters—as well as applicable state and federal law. Operators of properties with four or more units generally track snowfall accumulation and clear walkways and steps within 12 hours and parking areas within 72 hours after snowfall ends. Compliant operators also schedule required inspections, notify tenants in advance as required by Minn. Stat. § 504B.211, ensure city officials are given access at the scheduled time, and keep solid waste practices aligned with Chapter 30.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 12-614 of the Maplewood City Code gives tenants the assurance that their rental dwelling must meet a wide range of city, state, and federal standards, and that failures to do so can be treated as public nuisances subject to city enforcement. Tenants are also entitled to advance notice before a scheduled inspection under Minn. Stat. § 504B.211, as the licensee bears responsibility for that notification. Tenants who believe their landlord is not meeting the maintenance standards in § 12-614 may consider contacting the Maplewood building or fire official, reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization, or exploring whether a violation can be raised as a defense in a relevant legal proceeding.
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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