Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.1460
Placarding (Minneapolis Housing Code)
Operative Text
Any dwelling or dwelling units condemned shall be posted with a placard of condemnation by the director of regulatory services. The placard of condemnation shall include the following: (a) Name of the city; (b) The name of the authorized department having jurisdiction; (c) The chapter and section of this Code of Ordinances or other ordinance under which it is issued; (d) Street address of building, dwelling number if applicable; (e) A statement of reason or reasons for condemnation; (f) A statement of time when occupants must vacate the dwelling or dwelling unit (not less than twenty-four (24) hours or more than thirty (30) days except in cases of emergency); (g) The date that the placard of condemnation is posted; (h) A statement of the penalty for defacing or removal of the placard. (Code 1960, As Amend., § 80.020; 84-Or-194 , § 1, 10-26-84; 2013-Or-161 , § 34, 12-6-13)
Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 244.1460 establishes a formal placarding process for condemned dwellings. When the director of regulatory services condemns a dwelling or dwelling unit, a placard must be physically posted on the property containing specific required information, including the reason for condemnation, the deadline for occupants to vacate (ranging from at least 24 hours to no more than 30 days, except in emergencies), and a warning about penalties for tampering with the placard. The placard serves as the official public notice that a property has been deemed unfit for occupancy under city authority.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 244.1460, property owners should be aware that a condemnation placard posted by the director of regulatory services carries legal weight and triggers a mandatory vacate timeline. Compliant operators generally maintain records of any condemnation notices, communicate promptly with tenants about vacate deadlines, and take steps to address the cited violations through the appropriate city department. Removing or defacing a posted placard of condemnation is itself a violation subject to penalty as stated on the placard.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 244.1460 requires that a condemnation placard include the specific reasons your dwelling was condemned and the deadline by which you must vacate, giving you at minimum 24 hours and generally up to 30 days (except in emergencies). Tenants have the right to review the placard for the stated reasons and the authorizing ordinance sections, which can be relevant when seeking relocation assistance or challenging the basis of a condemnation. Tenant-rights organizations in Minneapolis can help residents understand their options when a condemnation notice is posted, including any available defenses or city resources.
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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