Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.1520
Repeat offenders, certificate of code compliance (Minneapolis Housing Code)
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When any owner of any dwelling shall have been convicted of three (3) separate violations of this chapter as to that dwelling within any one-year period, the owner shall be required to seek and be issued a certificate of code compliance as set forth in Chapter 87 of this Code. (86-Or-169, § 1, 7-25-86)
Under Minneapolis Code § 244.1520, when a property owner accumulates three separate code violation convictions for the same dwelling within any single one-year period, that owner is required to obtain a certificate of code compliance for that dwelling as outlined in Chapter 87 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances. This provision functions as an escalating accountability measure, triggering a formal compliance certification process after repeated violations. The certificate requirement applies to the specific dwelling where the violations occurred, not to the owner's entire portfolio.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Minneapolis Code § 244.1520 establishes that operators who receive three code violation convictions for a single dwelling within a twelve-month window must pursue and obtain a certificate of code compliance under Chapter 87. Compliant operators generally maintain proactive inspection schedules, address code deficiencies before they result in formal convictions, and keep detailed records of repairs and inspections for each dwelling unit. Reaching the three-conviction threshold triggers a mandatory certification process that can affect the continued operation of the dwelling.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Minneapolis Code § 244.1520 gives tenants context for understanding when a landlord is required to obtain a certificate of code compliance — specifically after three code violation convictions at their dwelling within one year. Tenants who are aware of repeated code violations at their building may find it useful to contact the City of Minneapolis's housing inspection services to inquire about the violation history of their dwelling. Tenant-rights organizations in Minneapolis can help residents understand how this provision interacts with other housing protections and what general options exist when a landlord has a pattern of code violations.
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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