Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.1135
Conditions (Minneapolis Housing Code)
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A licensee under this chapter shall comply with all of the following requirements, as well as any other applicable statutes, rules or codes. (a) Minneapolis Fire Code; (b) Minneapolis Health Code; (c) Minneapolis Building Code; (d) Minneapolis Housing Maintenance Code; (e) Minneapolis Zoning Code. (f) Minnesota Rules - Chapter 4625 (Lodging Establishments) (g) A lodging establishment licensee or operator shall comply with all rooming house or rooming unit regulations set forth in this chapter. ( 2006-Or-073 , § 19 , 6-30-06)
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 244.1135 establishes that anyone holding a lodging establishment license must meet the requirements of multiple overlapping regulatory frameworks, including the Minneapolis Fire, Health, Building, Housing Maintenance, and Zoning Codes, as well as Minnesota Rules Chapter 4625 governing lodging establishments. The provision also requires compliance with all rooming house and rooming unit regulations found elsewhere in the same chapter. In effect, a single license does not limit a licensee's obligations — all applicable local and state standards apply simultaneously.
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Operators holding a lodging establishment license under § 244.1135 are generally expected to maintain active familiarity with each of the five Minneapolis codes listed, Minnesota Rules Chapter 4625, and the rooming house provisions within the same chapter. Compliant operators typically conduct regular self-inspections against each code's standards, since a deficiency under any one framework can constitute a violation regardless of compliance with the others. Keeping records of inspections, repairs, and code-compliance activities is a common practice among operators seeking to demonstrate ongoing adherence to § 244.1135's multi-code requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 244.1135, tenants in a licensed lodging establishment or rooming house have the benefit of protections drawn from several distinct codes simultaneously — meaning a landlord cannot satisfy obligations under one code while ignoring another. If conditions in a unit or common area appear to fall short of fire safety, health, building, housing maintenance, or zoning standards, tenants may have grounds to raise those deficiencies through Minneapolis code enforcement channels or as a defense in relevant proceedings. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Minneapolis housing law can help residents understand which specific code or agency — such as the City's inspections division — may be most relevant to a particular set of conditions.
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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