Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.490
Compliance required (Minneapolis Housing Code)
Operative Text
No person shall occupy as owner-occupant or let or allow another to occupy any building or other structure or portion thereof, for the purpose of living therein, which does not comply with the requirements set forth in this article. (Code 1960, As Amend., § 72.010)
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 244.490 establishes a baseline rule that any building or portion of a building used as a living space must meet the housing standards set out in the article. The provision applies to owner-occupants as well as to anyone who rents out or otherwise permits another person to live in a space. No residential occupancy—whether by the owner or a tenant—is permitted if the space falls short of those requirements.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 244.490, property owners and managers in Minneapolis are expected to ensure that every unit offered or maintained for residential occupancy meets the standards outlined in the article before and during any tenancy. Compliant operators routinely conduct inspections, address maintenance deficiencies promptly, and keep documentation showing that units satisfy applicable housing 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.
Section 244.490 reflects a right to occupy housing that meets Minneapolis's established standards—a landlord cannot lawfully permit someone to live in a space that falls below those requirements. If a tenant believes their unit does not comply with the article's standards, general enforcement paths include filing a complaint with the city's housing inspection program or raising the violation through Minneapolis's tenant-protection processes. 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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