Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.460
Supplied heating to habitable rooms or parts thereof (Minneapolis Housing Code)
Operative Text
Every owner or operator of any building who rents, leases or lets for human habitation any habitable room contained within such building on terms, either expressed or implied, to supply or furnish heat to the occupants thereof, shall maintain a minimum temperature of sixty-eight (68) degrees Fahrenheit, measured in accordance with section 244.430 , in all such habitable rooms and bath and toilet rooms let in conjunction therewith, at all times between October first and April thirtieth. At all times between May first and fifteenth and between September fifteenth and thirtieth the minimum temperature required to be made capable of maintaining pursuant to this section shall be sixty-five (65) degrees Fahrenheit. (Code 1960, As Amend., § 71.070; 78-Or-244, § 17 , 11-22-78; 2008-Or-039, § 3, 5-16-08)
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 244.460 establishes minimum indoor heating temperatures that must be maintained in rented habitable rooms, bathrooms, and toilet rooms when heat is included as part of the rental arrangement. From October 1 through April 30, the required minimum is 68°F, measured according to § 244.430. During the shoulder periods of May 1–15 and September 15–30, the heating system must be capable of reaching at least 65°F.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and operators covered by § 244.460 generally ensure their heating systems are inspected, serviced, and operational before the October 1 start of the primary heating season. Compliant operators maintain documentation showing that thermostats and heating equipment can reliably achieve 68°F through April 30 and 65°F during the shoulder periods, measured as specified in § 244.430. Keeping maintenance logs and responding promptly to heating complaints are practices commonly associated with meeting this standard.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 244.460, tenants in Minneapolis who have heat supplied as part of their rental agreement have a right to minimum temperatures of 68°F from October 1 through April 30, and 65°F during the May 1–15 and September 15–30 shoulder periods. If a unit falls below these thresholds, tenants may document the conditions—such as by recording temperature readings per § 244.430—and report the issue to the City of Minneapolis's housing inspection services. Tenant-rights organizations in Minneapolis can also provide general information about available remedies and complaint processes.
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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