Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.1180
New units prohibited; removal of existing (Minneapolis Housing Code)
Operative Text
New shared bath dwelling units shall not be installed after October 1, 1966. Existing shared bath dwelling units not of record shall be vacated and removed. Nothing herein shall prohibit any right of appeal or review by the housing board of appeals as provided by Chapter 242 of this Code of Ordinances. This section shall not apply to licensed single room occupancy housing units established and operated in compliance with section 244.1865 . (Code 1960, As Amend., § 77.020; Ord. of 9-12-74, § 3; Ord. No. 2021-034 , § 3, 7-23-21)
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 244.1180 establishes two key restrictions on shared bath dwelling units: no new ones may be installed after October 1, 1966, and any existing shared bath units that were never officially recorded must be vacated and removed. The rule preserves the right to appeal or seek review through the housing board of appeals under Chapter 242. An important exception exists for licensed single room occupancy (SRO) housing units that are established and operated in compliance with § 244.1865, which are not subject to this prohibition.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Minneapolis Code § 244.1180, compliant property operators do not create or permit new shared bath dwelling units, and they ensure that any unrecorded shared bath units are vacated and removed from service. Operators of licensed single room occupancy housing should verify that their units meet the requirements of § 244.1865 to qualify for the exemption from this section. When a compliance question arises, the housing board of appeals process under Chapter 242 provides a formal avenue for review.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Minneapolis Code § 244.1180 means that tenants living in shared bath dwelling units that were never officially recorded may be subject to a required vacate and removal order for that unit. If you believe you are living in such a unit or have received a notice related to this provision, the housing board of appeals under Chapter 242 offers a review process that may be relevant to your situation. Tenant-rights organizations in Minneapolis can help explain how this rule interacts with relocation rights and other protections.
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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