Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 240.20
State Statutes and Rules incorporated (Minneapolis Housing Code)
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Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 144 and amendments thereto, and Minnesota Rules, Chapter 4761 and amendments thereto, are adopted by reference and are incorporated in this title as fully as if set forth herein. (2000-Or-125, § 1, 12-15-00)
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 12 § 240.20 formally incorporates Minnesota Statutes Chapter 144 and Minnesota Rules Chapter 4761 — along with any future amendments to each — directly into the city's housing regulations. This means the state-level public health and housing standards contained in those chapters carry the same legal weight as if they had been written word-for-word into the Minneapolis ordinance itself. The practical effect is that both sets of rules operate together as a unified local regulatory framework.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Minneapolis Code § 12 § 240.20, operators of rental properties are expected to be familiar not only with local ordinance requirements but also with the standards set out in Minnesota Statutes Chapter 144 and Minnesota Rules Chapter 4761, since both are treated as part of Minneapolis housing law. Compliant operators generally review state amendments to those chapters as they are enacted, because updates to the state statutes or rules are automatically incorporated into the local code. Maintaining records that demonstrate adherence to both the state and local standards is a common practice among operators seeking to stay in compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Minneapolis Code § 12 § 240.20 means that tenants in Minneapolis are protected by both the city's housing ordinances and the standards found in Minnesota Statutes Chapter 144 and Minnesota Rules Chapter 4761, all as a single body of local law. If a housing condition appears to violate state public health or housing standards, that concern may be raised under the local ordinance as well, since those state provisions are fully incorporated. Tenants who believe these standards are not being met can explore options such as contacting Minneapolis Regulatory Services, reaching out to a tenant-rights organization, or reviewing the incorporated state chapters to better understand the applicable requirements.
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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