Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.1210
Compliance required (Minneapolis Housing Code)
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No person shall operate a hotel, or shall occupy or let to another for occupancy any hotel unit in any hotel, except in compliance with the requirements set forth in the housing maintenance code. In addition the provisions of this article shall apply to hotels licensed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 297 . (Code 1960, As Amend., § 78.010)
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 244.1210 establishes that hotels and their individual units must meet the standards of the city's housing maintenance code. The provision extends its requirements to hotels that hold licenses under Chapter 297, meaning both the operation of a hotel and the occupancy or rental of any unit within it are subject to these overlapping regulatory frameworks. No one—whether an owner, manager, or occupant—may operate, occupy, or rent out a hotel unit outside of these requirements.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 244.1210, hotel operators and property managers are generally expected to maintain every unit in compliance with Minneapolis's housing maintenance code at all times, not just at the point of licensing. Operators holding a license under Chapter 297 should be aware that this article's requirements layer on top of that licensing framework, meaning compliance with one does not substitute for the other. Compliant operators typically conduct regular inspections, address maintenance deficiencies promptly, and keep documentation showing ongoing adherence to code standards.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 244.1210 means that anyone occupying a hotel unit in Minneapolis has a right to conditions that meet the city's housing maintenance code, regardless of whether the stay is short- or long-term. If conditions fall short of those standards, tenants and occupants may have grounds to raise a code violation, report concerns to Minneapolis city inspections authorities, or contact a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options. Because this provision also ties into the Chapter 297 licensing framework, a documented code violation could have implications for the hotel's operating license.
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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