Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.1100
Reporting of communicable disease (Minneapolis Housing Code)
Operative Text
The operator of a rooming house or lodging establishment shall report to the commissioner of health within twenty-four (24) hours the name of any person living in the rooming house who is suffering from a communicable disease, and such report shall be made whenever there is reason to believe or suspect that any person in such rooming house or lodging establishment may be afflicted with any communicable disease. (Code 1960, As Amend., § 76.070; 2006-Or-073, § 13, 6-30-06)
Under Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 244.1100, operators of rooming houses and lodging establishments are required to notify the city's commissioner of health within 24 hours whenever a resident is known or reasonably suspected to be suffering from a communicable disease. The rule applies not only to confirmed cases but also to situations where there is reasonable belief or suspicion of infection. This provision is designed to support public health monitoring and early response to potential disease outbreaks in shared-living settings.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of rooming houses and lodging establishments subject to § 244.1100 are generally expected to maintain awareness of residents' health conditions and act promptly when a communicable disease is known or suspected. A compliant operator typically has a clear internal process for identifying reportable situations and submitting the required information — including the affected resident's name — to the Minneapolis commissioner of health within the 24-hour window. Because the reporting obligation is triggered by reasonable suspicion as well as confirmed illness, operators generally err on the side of reporting when any credible concern arises.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 244.1100 establishes a public health protection framework in rooming houses and lodging establishments, which indirectly benefits residents by ensuring that communicable disease risks are reported to city health authorities. Tenants who believe an operator has failed to make a required report may contact the Minneapolis Department of Health and Family Support or a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options. Residents may also raise an operator's non-compliance with § 244.1100 as relevant context in broader housing complaints or code-enforcement proceedings.
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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