Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.580
Supplied facilities (Minneapolis Housing Code)
Operative Text
Prior to leasing, the owner shall notify the tenant in writing of any metered utility service paid exclusively by said tenant which serves any area not leased and controlled by the tenant. Such notification shall be in a type size as large as elite, twelve (12) characters per inch. Every supplied facility, piece of equipment, or utility which is required under the housing maintenance code shall be so constructed and installed that it will function safely and effectively, and shall be kept in a professional state of maintenance and repair. Appliances used for cooking, air conditioning or refrigeration, when supplied by the lessor, shall be installed and maintained so they will function safely and effectively. (Code 1960, As Amend., § 72.090; Ord. of 2-22-74, § 1; 78-Or-244, § 25 , 11-22-78; 82-Or-106, §§ 2, 21, 6-11-82)
Minneapolis Code § 244.580 establishes two distinct obligations tied to rental housing. First, before a lease begins, landlords must give tenants written notice—in a minimum 12-point (elite) type size—if the tenant's metered utility account will also be paying for areas outside the tenant's own leased space. Second, all facilities, equipment, and utilities required under the housing maintenance code must be safely constructed, properly installed, and kept in a professional state of repair; this same standard applies to cooking appliances, air conditioners, and refrigerators when the landlord supplies them.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to Minneapolis Code § 244.580 generally provide a written pre-lease disclosure, in at least 12-characters-per-inch (elite) type, whenever a tenant's metered utility will serve common areas or spaces the tenant does not control. Compliant property managers also maintain all required facilities, equipment, and utilities—including any landlord-supplied cooking appliances, refrigerators, or air conditioners—in a professionally maintained, safe, and functional condition throughout the tenancy. Keeping dated maintenance records and written utility disclosures in tenant files is a common practice for demonstrating ongoing compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Minneapolis Code § 244.580, tenants are entitled to written notice before signing a lease if their metered utility account will cover areas beyond their own unit, and that notice must appear in a minimum elite type size. Tenants are also entitled to have all required facilities, equipment, and landlord-supplied appliances kept in safe working order throughout the tenancy. If a landlord fails to meet these obligations, tenants may raise the violation with Minneapolis's housing inspection or code enforcement office, document the issue in writing to the landlord, or consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand available remedies.
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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