Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.1985
Unauthorized removal of notices a misdemeanor (Minneapolis Housing Code)
Operative Text
Any person who removes, defaces, tampers or in any way interferes with any notice posted pursuant to this article, is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable as provided in section 1.30 of this Code. (99-Or-163, § 11, 12-17-99)
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 244.1985 makes it a misdemeanor offense for anyone to remove, deface, tamper with, or otherwise interfere with official notices that have been posted under the city's housing article. The punishment for this misdemeanor follows the general penalty framework set out in section 1.30 of the Minneapolis Code. This rule applies to any person, regardless of their role in a housing situation.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 244.1985, property owners and managers are expected to leave officially posted notices intact and undisturbed for the duration they are required to remain posted. Removing, covering, or altering such a notice — even unintentionally — can constitute a misdemeanor under this provision. Compliant operators typically train maintenance staff and other personnel to recognize official postings and to avoid touching or repositioning them.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 244.1985 protects official housing notices from being tampered with, which means a notice posted at your residence should remain visible and intact as required by the article. If a notice you are entitled to see has been removed, defaced, or interfered with, that conduct may constitute a misdemeanor offense. Tenants who believe a notice has been unlawfully removed can document the situation and reach out to a local tenant-rights organization or the relevant city department to understand available reporting options.
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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