Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.1040
Compliance required (Minneapolis Housing Code)
Operative Text
No person shall operate a rooming house or lodging establishment, or shall occupy or let to another for occupancy any rooming unit in any rooming house or any sleeping room or any bed in a lodging establishment, except in compliance with the requirements set forth in the housing maintenance code. (Code 1960, As Amend., § 76.010; 2006-Or-073, § 6, 6-30-06)
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 244.1040 establishes that rooming houses and lodging establishments must operate in full compliance with the city's housing maintenance code. The rule covers every level of occupancy — from the operation of the facility itself down to the letting or occupying of individual rooming units, sleeping rooms, or beds. No one — whether an owner, manager, or occupant — may participate in these arrangements outside the standards the housing maintenance code sets.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 244.1040, operators of rooming houses and lodging establishments are expected to ensure that every aspect of their facility — from overall operations to individual units, sleeping rooms, and beds — meets the Minneapolis housing maintenance code before any occupancy occurs. Compliant operators typically maintain current licenses, conduct regular inspections of all rentable spaces, and promptly address any code deficiencies. Keeping thorough maintenance records and staying current with any updates to the housing maintenance code are practices generally associated with ongoing compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 244.1040 means that anyone renting a rooming unit, sleeping room, or bed in Minneapolis is entitled to accommodations that meet the city's housing maintenance code standards. If conditions in a rooming house or lodging establishment appear to fall short of those standards, tenants can document the issues and consider filing a complaint with Minneapolis's housing inspection or code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations in Minneapolis can also help residents understand what the housing maintenance code requires and what general options exist for addressing violations.
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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