Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.140
Occupant to give access to owner or operator (Minneapolis Housing Code)
Operative Text
When, under the authority set out in section 244.600 of this Code, the extermination of pests is required to be done by a person licensed so to do, the occupant shall, five (5) calendar days after receiving written notice, remove the contents of cupboards, closets and similar places so the extermination can be effective. (Code 1960, As Amend., § 67.030; 78-Or-244, § 2, 11-22-78; 82-Or-106, § 3, 6-11-82; Pet. No. 252271, § 11, 5-11-90; 95-Or-097, § 1, 6-30-95; 97-Or-056, § 2, 6-27-97)
Under Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 244.140, when licensed pest extermination is legally required at a rental property, the occupant living there must clear out the contents of cupboards, closets, and similar storage spaces within five calendar days of receiving written notice. This rule exists to ensure that professional extermination work can be carried out effectively. The provision sets a specific, time-bound preparation obligation tied directly to the written notice requirement.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to § 244.140 generally ensure that written notice of required licensed extermination is delivered to occupants in a documented, verifiable manner, since the five-calendar-day preparation window does not begin until that notice is received. Compliant property managers typically keep records of when notice was given and confirm that the scheduled extermination date allows sufficient time for occupants to prepare. Coordinating the extermination schedule around this notice period helps ensure the licensed work can proceed without delay or obstruction.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 244.140, once you receive written notice that licensed pest extermination is required, you have five calendar days to remove the contents of cupboards, closets, and similar spaces so the treatment can be effective. Tenants who have questions about whether proper written notice was given, or about the underlying extermination requirement referenced in § 244.600, may find it useful to consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with Minneapolis housing code. If a dispute arises about compliance with this provision, it may be relevant to any proceeding before a local housing authority or court.
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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