Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 242.10
Housing board of appeals (Minneapolis Housing Code)
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(a) A housing board of appeals is hereby created. The board shall consist of the director of regulatory services or the director's designee, the fire marshal or the fire marshal's designee, and the building official or the building official's designee. Two (2) members of the board shall constitute a quorum. The board shall make decisions by a majority vote. The notice of violation appealed from, as set forth in the notice, shall be upheld if the panel is deadlocked. (b) The board shall have authority to hear and decide all appeals from any notice of violation required to be issued pursuant to section 244.150 alleging a violation of the housing maintenance code or ordering abatement of such an alleged violation. The board shall uphold, modify or overturn the notice of violation or order. The board shall have no authority to hear or decide an appeal regarding any of the enumerated violations for which a notice of violation is not required to be issued pursuant to section 244.150 . (c) Any recipient of a qualifying notice of violation or order wishing to appeal such notice or order shall file a written notice of appeal with the department of regulatory services within twenty-one (21) days of the issuance thereof. The notice shall contain a concise statement of the grounds for the appeal and shall be accompanied by a fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00). (d) The board shall designate one member to act as chair to preside over meetings. The board shall meet at the call of the chair to hear appeals. The board shall notify the appellant in writing of the time and place of the hearing. The notice shall be issued at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing unless the appellant consents to an earlier scheduling and shall inform the appellant of the right to appear individually or through a representative, the right to call, examine and cross-examine witnesses at the hearing and offer such evidence as may bear on the decision of the board, and that the hearing will be recorded. (e) At the hearing, the board shall hear all relevant evidence and argument. The board may admit and give probative effect to evidence that possesses probative value commonly accepted by reasonably prudent persons in the conduct of their affairs. The panel shall record the hearing and keep a record of documentary evidence submitted. (f) The board may render its decision at the close of the hearing upon motion or within seven (7) days after the close of the hearing in writing. If the decision is rendered at the close of the hearing upon motion, the motion shall summarize the reasons for the decision. If the decision is rendered in writing subsequent to the close of the hearing, the written decision shall summarize the reasons for the decision and shall be mailed to the appellant. The board shall make its determinations based upon a preponderance of the evidence. (g) The decision of the board shall constitute the final decision of the city. ( Ord. No. 2016-017 , § 1, 2-26-16)
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 242.10 establishes a Housing Board of Appeals composed of three city officials—or their designees—with authority to hear challenges to housing maintenance code violation notices issued under § 244.150. The board can uphold, modify, or overturn a notice of violation, and its decision is considered the final word from the city. Deadlocked panels default to upholding the original notice, and the board has no jurisdiction over certain enumerated violations for which no notice is required under § 244.150.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Minneapolis Code § 242.10, property owners and managers who receive a qualifying housing maintenance code violation notice have a defined administrative remedy: a written appeal filed with the Department of Regulatory Services within 21 days of issuance, accompanied by a $100 fee. A compliant operator generally keeps careful records of all notices received, tracks issuance dates to preserve appeal rights, and prepares to present evidence and witnesses before the board. The board's decision under § 242.10 is the city's final administrative determination, so operators typically treat this hearing as their primary opportunity to contest a notice.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Minneapolis Code § 242.10 creates a formal appeals process that applies to recipients of qualifying housing maintenance code violation notices—which can include tenants in some circumstances—giving them the right to challenge such notices before the Housing Board of Appeals. Under § 242.10, an appellant has the right to appear individually or through a representative, call and cross-examine witnesses, and submit evidence at a recorded hearing. Tenants who believe a violation notice affects their housing situation may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization to understand whether this appeals process or other avenues under the Minneapolis housing maintenance code apply to their circumstances.
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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