Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.150
Notice of violations (Minneapolis Housing Code)
Operative Text
Whenever the commissioner of health, the fire marshal or the director of regulatory services determines that there has been a violation, or that there are reasonable grounds to believe that there has been a violation, of any provision of this code, notice of such violation or alleged violation shall be given to the person or persons responsible therefor. Such notice shall: (1) Be in writing; (2) Include a description of the real estate sufficient for identification; (3) Specify the violation which exists and remedial action required; (4) Allow a reasonable time for the performance of any act it requires; (5) Be served upon the owner, or the operator, or the occupant, as the case may require. Such notice shall be deemed to be properly served upon such owner, or upon such operator, or upon such occupant if a copy thereof is served upon such owner, operator or occupant personally; or if a copy is left at such owner's, operator's or occupant's usual place of abode with a person of suitable age and discretion then resident therein; or by depositing in the United States Post Office, the notice addressed to such owner's, operator's or occupant's last-known address with postage prepaid thereon; or if service cannot be made by any one (1) of the above means then such notice shall be deemed served if a copy of such notice is posted and kept posted for twenty-four (24) hours in a conspicuous place on the premises affected by such notice. Notwithstanding the other provisions of this section, a notice of violation shall not be required for violation of sections 227.90 , 240.10 , 240.20 , 240.30 , 240.40 , 240.50 , 240.60 , 240.70 , 240.80 , 240.90 , 240.100 , 244.60 , 244.240 , 244.350 , 244.410 , 244.430 , 244.460 , 244.590 , 244.610 , 244.620 , 244.640 , 244.660 , 244.690 , 244.700 , 244.760 , 244.810 , 244.820 , 244.850 , 244.910 , 244.915 , 244.930 , 244.940 , 244.945 , 244.960 , 244.1080 , 244.1090 , 244.1260 , 244.1360 , 244.1450 , 244.1490 , 244.1500 , 244.1510 , 244.1575 , 244.1610 , 244.1810 , 244.1970 , 244.2030 , 244.2040 , 244.2120 , 244.2130 , 244.2140 , 385.240 , and any provision of the zoning code related to commercial vehicle parking.(Code 1960, As Amend., § 67.040; Ord. of 8-29-74, § 1; 78-Or-244, § 3, 11-22-78; 82-Or-106 , § 4, 6-11-82; 90-Or-097 , § 1, 4-13-90; 91-Or-240 , § 1, 12-6-91; 2007-Or-017 , § 1, 2-23-07; 2008-Or-039 , § 1, 5-16-08; 2013-Or-161 , § 6, 12-6-13; Ord. No. 2019-038 , § 1, 9-13-19; Ord. No. 2023-038 , § 1, 5-25-23)
Minneapolis Code § 244.150 establishes the formal process by which city officials — including the commissioner of health, the fire marshal, or the director of regulatory services — must notify responsible parties when a housing code violation is found or reasonably suspected. The written notice must identify the property, describe the specific violation, state what corrective action is needed, and allow a reasonable time to fix the problem. The notice can be delivered in person, left with a responsible adult at the recipient's home, mailed to the last known address, or, as a last resort, posted conspicuously on the property for at least 24 hours. Notably, a formal notice of violation is not required before enforcement action for a specific list of code sections enumerated in § 244.150.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Minneapolis Code § 244.150, compliant property operators generally maintain current mailing addresses on file with the city so that any written notice of violation reaches them without delay. When a notice is received, it will specify the exact violation and the remedial steps required, along with a reasonable compliance window — operators typically document their corrective actions and timelines in response. Owners and operators should also be aware that for the enumerated sections listed in § 244.150, enforcement can proceed without a prior written notice, meaning some violations may result in immediate action.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Minneapolis Code § 244.150 governs how the city must formally communicate housing code violations to owners, operators, and occupants, which means tenants may themselves receive a notice if they are identified as a responsible party. Tenants who believe a landlord has received — or should have received — a violation notice regarding their unit's conditions can inquire with the Minneapolis Department of Regulatory Services or the relevant city office to confirm the status of any open violations. Tenant-rights organizations in Minneapolis can help residents understand how a landlord's failure to remedy a noticed violation under § 244.150 might be relevant to habitability complaints or other enforcement paths.
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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