Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.1490
Duty to vacate (Minneapolis Housing Code)
Operative Text
Any dwelling or dwelling unit which has been condemned and placarded as unfit for human habitation by the director of regulatory services, commissioner of health or fire marshal shall be vacated within a reasonable time as required by said director, or commissioner and it shall be unlawful for any owner or operator to let or allow any person to occupy said dwelling or dwelling unit. No person shall occupy any dwelling or dwelling unit which has been condemned and placarded by said director or commissioner after the date set forth in the placard of condemnation. The director of regulatory services, commissioner of health or fire marshal may allow a security or fire guard to occupy the condemned dwelling when, in the opinion of said director or commissioner such action best serves public interest. (Code 1960, As Amend., § 80.040; 78-Or-244, § 53, 11-22-78; 91-Or-240, § 6, 12-6-91; 2013-Or-161, § 36, 12-6-13)
Under Minneapolis Code § 244.1490, once a dwelling or dwelling unit is officially condemned and placarded as unfit for human habitation, it must be emptied of occupants within the timeframe specified on the condemnation placard. After that deadline passes, neither owners nor tenants may allow or continue any occupancy of the unit. A narrow exception exists: the condemning authority may permit a security or fire guard to remain on the premises when doing so is judged to serve the public interest.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Minneapolis Code § 244.1490 places a clear obligation on property owners and operators to ensure that any condemned and placarded unit is vacated by the deadline stated in the placard. Compliant operators typically cease all rental activity for the affected unit immediately upon condemnation, notify current occupants of the required move-out date, and refrain from entering into any new rental agreements for that space. Allowing continued occupancy after the placard deadline is treated as a violation of the ordinance, regardless of any existing lease terms.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Minneapolis Code § 244.1490 means that once a unit is condemned and placarded, occupants are legally required to leave by the date shown on the placard — remaining after that date is prohibited under city ordinance. Tenants in this situation may have rights related to relocation assistance or lease termination that exist under other provisions of Minneapolis law, and tenant-rights organizations in the city can help identify those options. If you believe a condemnation was issued improperly or without proper notice, you may be able to raise that as a concern with the relevant city authority — the director of regulatory services, commissioner of health, or fire marshal — or seek guidance from a housing attorney.
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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