Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.2150
Enforcement (Minneapolis Housing Code)
Operative Text
(a) In addition to any other remedy available at equity or law, failure to comply with the provisions of this article may result in criminal prosecution, adverse rental license action, and/or administrative fines, restrictions, or penalties as provided in Chapter 2 of this Code. A violation of this article as to each affordable housing dwelling unit shall constitute a separate offense. A notice of violation, as described in section 244.150 , shall not be required in order to establish or enforce a violation of this article. (b) Notwithstanding any other provision to the contrary, the administrative fine for a violation of section 244.2130 shall be the sum of the applicable amount of relocation assistance plus five hundred dollars ($500.00). Within thirty (30) days after receipt of this money by the city, the city shall pay to the displaced tenant of the affordable housing dwelling unit for which the violation occurred an amount equal to the relocation assistance provided for in section 244.2130 . ( Ord. No. 2018-063 , § 1, 11-2-18)
Minneapolis Code § 244.2150 establishes that failing to comply with the affordable housing article can lead to criminal prosecution, adverse rental license action, and administrative fines or penalties under Chapter 2 of the Code. Each affected affordable housing dwelling unit counts as a separate offense, meaning violations involving multiple units multiply accordingly. A special administrative fine applies specifically to violations of § 244.2130: the fine equals the required relocation assistance amount plus $500, and the city must pass the relocation assistance portion on to the displaced tenant within 30 days of collecting it.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of affordable housing units covered by Minneapolis Code § 244.2150 should be aware that noncompliance can trigger multiple simultaneous consequences — criminal prosecution, rental license jeopardy, and administrative fines — without any prior notice of violation being required. Because each dwelling unit constitutes a separate offense, a single policy failure affecting several units can compound penalties quickly. Compliant operators generally ensure that relocation assistance obligations under § 244.2130 are met proactively, since a violation triggers a fine equal to the full relocation assistance amount plus an additional $500 per unit.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Minneapolis Code § 244.2150, tenants living in affordable housing dwelling units have the protection of enforcement mechanisms that do not require a prior notice of violation before a landlord can be found in violation. If a landlord violates the relocation assistance requirements of § 244.2130, the city is obligated to collect a fine and then pay the relocation assistance portion directly to the displaced tenant within 30 days. Tenants who believe their rights under this article have been violated may consider contacting the City of Minneapolis or a local tenant-rights organization to understand available complaint and enforcement pathways.
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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