Marshall, Minn., Mun. Code art. 18-VIII (2026) § 18-146
Maintenance Standards
Operative Text
Every rental unit shall be maintained in a safe, sanitary, and habitable condition and in compliance with any standards or requirements imposed by state or local statutes, codes, ordinances, or other laws applicable to rental housing, including, but not limited to current applicable Housing Code, Minnesota Building Code and the state Fire Code. In addition, for basement living units, or sleeping units below the ground floor, an egress window meeting the requirements of the Minnesota Building Code, or another acceptable means of exit must be provided. Additionally, site conditions constituting a nuisance as described in this Article or elsewhere in the City Code shall be considered a violation of the Maintenance Standards of this Ordinance. Responsibilities of occupants. Occupants of a rental unit shall not remove any smoke or CO detectors or remove the batteries powering the said detectors or render them inoperable in any other way. Owners shall make good faith efforts to regularly replace batteries or inoperable detectors and must, within two (2) days of receiving notice from an occupant of a rental unit, replace expired batteries or inoperable detectors. Occupants of a rental unit shall store and dispose of their rubbish, garbage, refuse and any other waste in accordance with their lease or rental agreement and the City Ordinance. Occupants shall not accumulate any of the above on the property except within the garbage enclosure if provided on the premises. Occupants who fail to comply with this section may be subject to applicable remedies under the lease or rental agreement. At no time does the failure of the occupants to comply with this section waive the property owners’ duty for the property to comply with applicable state and local laws or regulations. Occupants of a rental unit will park in the designated areas, or, if street parking, will limit parking to the street frontage area of the lot on which the rental unit is located. HISTORY Adopted by Ord. 24-003 on 2/13/2024
Marshall Art. 18-VIII § 18-146 establishes that every rental unit must be kept safe, sanitary, and habitable, and must comply with applicable state and local codes including the Minnesota Building Code, Housing Code, and state Fire Code. Basement and below-grade sleeping units are specifically required to have an egress window or equivalent exit. The provision also sets out occupant responsibilities covering smoke and CO detector integrity, waste disposal, and parking, while making clear that occupant non-compliance does not relieve property owners of their own legal duties.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Marshall Art. 18-VIII § 18-146, compliant rental property operators maintain units in a safe, sanitary, and habitable condition and ensure ongoing conformance with the Minnesota Building Code, Housing Code, and state Fire Code. Operators of basement or below-grade sleeping units verify that egress windows or equivalent exits meet Minnesota Building Code requirements. When an occupant reports an expired battery or inoperable smoke or CO detector, a compliant operator replaces it within the two-day window specified in § 18-146, and makes good-faith efforts to conduct regular battery and detector checks regardless of occupant notice.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Marshall Art. 18-VIII § 18-146 gives occupants the right to live in a unit that is safe, sanitary, and habitable, and that meets applicable building, housing, and fire codes. Occupants of basement or below-grade sleeping units are entitled to a code-compliant egress window or equivalent exit. If a landlord fails to replace a reported inoperable smoke or CO detector within two days as required by § 18-146, tenants may wish to document the notice and response in writing, and can explore options such as contacting the City of Marshall's code enforcement office or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on available remedies.
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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