Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.1925
Condemned and boarded buildings (Minneapolis Housing Code)
Operative Text
When a building is condemned as hazardous or unfit for human habitation due to defects in its structure or its electrical, plumbing, or mechanical systems, or boarded under Minnesota Statutes, Section 463.251, requiring a code compliance inspection prior to reoccupancy, the rental dwelling license shall be cancelled on the effective date of the condemnation or boarding. The dwelling shall be eligible to hold a rental dwelling license upon issuance of a code compliance certificate. (91-Or-220, § 2, 11-8-91)
Under Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 244.1925, when a rental building is officially condemned as hazardous or unfit for human habitation—or boarded under Minnesota Statutes § 463.251—its rental dwelling license is automatically cancelled as of the condemnation or boarding date. The property cannot legally operate as a rental until a code compliance inspection is completed and a code compliance certificate is issued. This rule ties the legal authority to rent out a dwelling directly to the building's verified safety status.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to § 244.1925 should be aware that a condemnation or boarding order immediately voids the rental dwelling license, meaning no tenants may lawfully occupy the property from that point forward. To restore rental eligibility, a compliant operator typically works through the required code compliance inspection process and obtains a code compliance certificate before relicensing. Maintaining proactive upkeep of structural, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems is the general practice used to avoid triggering the conditions that lead to condemnation under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 244.1925, tenants have an interest in knowing that a condemned or boarded property legally cannot hold a rental dwelling license, which may be relevant if a landlord attempts to collect rent on a unit in that status. Tenants in Minneapolis can contact the City's regulatory offices to verify whether a property holds a valid rental dwelling license or has been subject to a condemnation or boarding order. Tenant-rights organizations in Minneapolis can help residents understand what options may be available when a building's license has been cancelled under this provision.
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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