Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.1370
Sanitary maintenance (Minneapolis Housing Code)
Operative Text
The owner or operator of every hotel shall be responsible for the sanitary maintenance of all walls, floors and ceilings, and for maintenance of a sanitary condition in every other part of the hotel. The owner or operator shall be further responsible for the sanitary maintenance of the entire premises where the entire structure or building within which the hotel is contained is leased or occupied by the operator. (Code 1960, As Amend., § 78.180; 78-Or-244, § 50, 11-22-78; Pet. No. 252271, § 29 , 5-11-90)
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 244.1370 establishes that hotel owners and operators bear responsibility for keeping walls, floors, ceilings, and all other areas of a hotel in a sanitary condition. When an operator leases or occupies the entire building that houses the hotel, that sanitary maintenance obligation extends to the full premises. The rule places this duty squarely on the ownership and management side, not on guests or other occupants.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 244.1370, compliant hotel operators maintain documented cleaning and inspection routines covering all walls, floors, ceilings, and common areas throughout the property. When the operator holds a lease or occupancy arrangement for the entire building, that maintenance scope expands to every part of the structure. Operators generally keep records of sanitary maintenance activities to demonstrate ongoing compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
§ 244.1370 affirms that hotel guests and residents have a right to sanitary conditions in all parts of the property, including walls, floors, and ceilings. If conditions fall short of this standard, individuals may report concerns to Minneapolis city code enforcement, which oversees compliance with provisions like this one. Tenant-rights organizations in Minneapolis can also help people understand what options are generally available when sanitary maintenance obligations are not being met.
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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