Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.1470
Notice of condemnation required (Minneapolis Housing Code)
Operative Text
Whenever the director of regulatory services, commissioner of health or fire marshal intends to condemn a dwelling or dwelling unit, notice shall be given to the owner of such condemnation and placarding of the dwelling or dwelling unit. Such notice shall: (a) Be in writing; (b) Include the street address of the building, dwelling number if applicable; (c) Include a statement of the reason or reasons why it is being issued; (d) Set a date to bring the conditions herein set out into compliance with the housing maintenance code and as notice that after said date the building or dwelling will be condemned. (Code 1960, As Amend., § 80.030; 84-Or-194 , § 2, 10-26-84; Pet. No. 252271, § 32, 5-11-90; 91-Or-240 , § 5, 12-6-91; 2013-Or-161 , § 35, 12-6-13)
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 244.1470 establishes a formal notice process that must be followed before a dwelling or dwelling unit can be condemned by the director of regulatory services, commissioner of health, or fire marshal. The written notice must identify the property by street address, explain the specific reasons for the condemnation action, and set a compliance deadline by which the identified conditions must be corrected under the housing maintenance code. If the conditions are not remedied by that deadline, the building or dwelling unit is subject to official condemnation and placarding.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Minneapolis Code § 244.1470, a compliant property owner stays alert to any written condemnation notice issued by the director of regulatory services, commissioner of health, or fire marshal, since that notice triggers a firm compliance deadline. Operators generally review the stated reasons carefully, document the property's condition, and take concrete steps to bring the dwelling into compliance with the housing maintenance code before the deadline specified in the notice. Keeping records of all remediation work and correspondence with city officials is a practice commonly associated with avoiding formal condemnation and placarding.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Minneapolis Code § 244.1470 gives tenants an important procedural protection: before a dwelling or dwelling unit can be condemned, the city must issue a written notice to the owner that identifies the property, explains the reasons for condemnation, and sets a compliance deadline. If a tenant believes their unit is at risk of condemnation or that a notice has been issued without proper procedure, they may raise the requirements of § 244.1470 when communicating with city officials or as part of any related housing proceeding. Tenant-rights organizations in Minneapolis can help residents understand what a condemnation notice means for their housing situation and what general options may be available.
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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