Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.400
Compliance required (Minneapolis Housing Code)
Operative Text
No person shall occupy as owner-occupant or let or allow another to occupy any building or structure for the purpose of living therein, which does not comply with the requirements set forth in this article. (Code 1960, As Amend., § 71.010)
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 244.400 establishes a baseline rule that any building or structure used for residential living must meet the standards set out in the broader housing article. The provision applies to both owner-occupants who live in a property themselves and to those who rent or otherwise allow others to live there. No residential occupancy—whether by an owner or a tenant—is permitted in a structure that falls short of those requirements.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Minneapolis Code § 244.400, operators and property owners are generally expected to ensure that every unit offered or maintained for residential occupancy meets all applicable standards in the housing article before anyone moves in or continues to live there. Compliant operators typically conduct regular inspections, address maintenance deficiencies promptly, and keep documentation showing that units meet code requirements. Allowing a tenant to occupy a non-compliant unit can expose an owner to enforcement action under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Minneapolis Code § 244.400 establishes that tenants have a right to occupy housing that meets the city's minimum residential standards. If a unit appears to fall short of those standards, general enforcement paths include filing a complaint with the City of Minneapolis's housing inspection services or raising the non-compliance in relevant legal proceedings. Tenant-rights organizations in Minneapolis can help residents understand what options may be available 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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