Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.120
Officers designated (Minneapolis Housing Code)
Operative Text
The director of regulatory services or director's designee shall enforce the provisions of the housing maintenance code. This shall not be construed so as to prohibit the commissioner of health or authorized representative or the fire marshal or authorized representative from the enforcement thereof. (Code 1960, As Amend., § 67.010; Pet. No. 252271, § 9, 5-11-90; 2013-Or-161, § 4, 12-6-13) Cross reference-- Director of regulatory services to enforce housing maintenance code, § 28.50 .
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 244.120 designates the director of regulatory services (or their designee) as the primary official responsible for enforcing the city's housing maintenance code. The provision also makes clear that this designation does not strip the commissioner of health, the fire marshal, or their authorized representatives of their own authority to enforce the same code. In practice, multiple city agencies may have overlapping jurisdiction to act on housing maintenance violations.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 244.120, property owners and managers in Minneapolis should be aware that housing maintenance code compliance may be reviewed or enforced by more than one city authority — including the director of regulatory services, the commissioner of health, or the fire marshal. Compliant operators generally maintain their properties to code standards at all times, recognizing that an inspection or enforcement action could originate from any of these offices. Keeping thorough maintenance records and responding promptly to any official notice helps demonstrate ongoing compliance regardless of which agency initiates contact.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 244.120 means that Minneapolis tenants who believe their housing conditions violate the maintenance code have more than one potential avenue for reporting concerns — complaints may be directed to the regulatory services department, the health department, or the fire marshal's office, depending on the nature of the issue. Understanding that multiple agencies share enforcement authority can be useful when deciding where to report a problem, and tenant-rights organizations in Minneapolis can help identify the most relevant office for a particular type of condition. Tenants may also raise housing maintenance code violations as a defense or counterclaim in certain legal proceedings, and consulting a tenant-rights resource can help clarify those options.
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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