Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.1170
Compliance required (Minneapolis Housing Code)
Operative Text
No person shall occupy or let to another for occupancy any shared bath dwelling except in compliance with the requirements set forth in the housing maintenance code. (Code 1960, As Amend., § 77.010; Ord. of 9-12-74, § 2)
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 244.1170 establishes that shared-bath dwellings — residential units where occupants share bathroom facilities — must meet all applicable housing maintenance code standards before anyone may live in them or rent them out. The rule applies to both the act of occupying such a unit and the act of renting it to someone else. It functions as a baseline compliance requirement, tying the legality of occupancy and rental directly to the city's broader housing maintenance standards.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 244.1170, operators who own or manage shared-bath dwellings are generally expected to ensure every such unit satisfies Minneapolis housing maintenance code requirements before it is offered or made available for occupancy. Compliant operators typically conduct regular inspections, address maintenance deficiencies promptly, and keep documentation showing the property meets applicable standards. Renting out a shared-bath unit that does not conform to the housing maintenance code places the operator in violation of this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 244.1170 means that any shared-bath dwelling you occupy is legally required to meet Minneapolis housing maintenance code standards — the landlord cannot lawfully rent it to you unless those standards are satisfied. If conditions in a shared-bath unit appear to fall short of those standards, tenants generally have options such as filing a complaint with Minneapolis's housing inspection or code enforcement office, raising the violation as a defense in relevant proceedings, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for guidance. Documenting conditions with photographs and written records is a common first step that tenants in these situations often take.
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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