Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.300
Shared bath dwelling unit plumbing facilities required (Minneapolis Housing Code)
Operative Text
Every shared bath dwelling unit shall contain a kitchen sink in good working condition and properly connected to a water supply and sewage disposal system and shall have available to its occupants a water closet, a hand lavatory, and a bathtub or shower. The occupants of not more than two (2) shared bath dwelling units may share a single water closet, a single hand lavatory and a single bathtub or shower if: (a) The number of occupants sharing a water closet, hand lavatory and bathtub or shower does not exceed four (4) persons. (b) Such water closet, hand lavatory, bathtub or shower shall be in good working condition and properly connected to a water and sewer system. (c) The room or rooms within which the water closet, hand lavatory and bath are contained is located not more than one floor distant from the dwelling units whose occupants share the use of such facilities. (Code 1960, As Amend., § 70.030; Ord. of 9-12-74, § 1)
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 244.300 establishes minimum plumbing standards for shared bath dwelling units. Each such unit must have a kitchen sink connected to working water supply and sewage systems, and occupants must have access to a toilet, hand lavatory, and bathtub or shower. When facilities are shared between units, no more than two units may share a single set of fixtures, the total number of people sharing those fixtures cannot exceed four, all fixtures must be in good working order and properly connected, and the shared bathroom must be located no more than one floor away from the units it serves.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of shared bath dwelling units in Minneapolis must ensure compliance with § 244.300 by maintaining a functioning kitchen sink in every unit and providing accessible toilet, lavatory, and bathing facilities. When shared arrangements are used, landlords generally keep records confirming that no more than two units—and no more than four occupants total—share a single set of fixtures, and that those fixtures remain properly connected and in good working order. Routine inspections of shared plumbing facilities, along with prompt repairs, are consistent with the proximity and condition requirements set out in § 244.300.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Minneapolis Code § 244.300, tenants in shared bath dwelling units have a right to a working kitchen sink in their unit and access to a toilet, hand lavatory, and bathtub or shower that meets specific sharing limits. If shared facilities are broken, overcrowded beyond the four-person limit, or located more than one floor away, those conditions may constitute a violation of § 244.300. Tenants who believe these standards are not being met can document the conditions, raise the issue with their landlord in writing, or file a complaint with the City of Minneapolis's housing inspection services; tenant-rights organizations in Minneapolis can also help explain available 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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