Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.50
Meaning of certain words (Minneapolis Housing Code)
Operative Text
(a) Whenever the words "dwelling," "dwelling units," "shared bath dwelling," "shared bath units," "rooming house," "rooming unit," "lodging establishment," "sleeping room," "hotel," "hotel units" or "premises" are used, they shall be construed as though they were followed by the words "or any part thereof." (b) Whenever the words "professional state of maintenance and repair" are used they shall mean that such maintenance and repair shall be made in a reasonably skillful manner. (c) Whenever the words "properly installed," "properly maintained," "properly connected" or "properly constructed" are used they shall mean in conformance with such ordinances of the city applicable now or at the time of such installation which governed such installations, maintenance connections or construction. (Code 1960, As Amend., § 66.050; 81-Or-106 , § 2, 6-11-82; Pet. No. 252271, § 7, 5-11-90; 2006-Or-073 , § 2, 6-30-06)
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 244.50 establishes how certain recurring terms are to be interpreted throughout the city's housing regulations. When a rule refers to a 'dwelling,' 'rooming unit,' 'hotel,' or similar structure, it applies to any portion of that structure, not just the whole. Terms like 'properly installed' or 'professional state of maintenance and repair' carry specific, defined meanings—work done skillfully and in conformance with applicable city ordinances in effect at the time.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 244.50, operators of any type of residential property in Minneapolis—including rooming houses, hotels, and shared-bath units—should understand that compliance obligations extend to every part of a structure, not just entire buildings. When completing repairs or installations, work must meet the city ordinance standards that were in effect at the time of that specific installation or construction. Maintenance tasks are expected to be carried out with reasonable skill, consistent with a 'professional state of maintenance and repair' as defined by this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Minneapolis Code § 244.50 defines key terms that appear throughout the city's housing code, which can affect how tenant protections are applied. Because the code covers 'any part' of a dwelling or rooming unit, tenants in shared-bath units, rooming houses, or similar arrangements are generally covered by the same housing standards as those in conventional apartments. Tenants who believe maintenance or repairs in their unit have not been performed skillfully or in conformance with applicable city standards may consider raising this definition as relevant context when filing a complaint with the city or consulting a tenant-rights organization.
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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