Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.70
Continuing violations (Minneapolis Housing Code)
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Each day's continuance of any violation of the housing maintenance code after due notice has been served in accordance with the terms and provisions of section 244.150 shall be deemed a separate offense. (Code 1960, As Amend., § 66.070)
Under Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 244.70, once proper notice of a housing maintenance code violation has been served as required by § 244.150, every additional day that the violation continues is treated as a distinct, separate offense rather than a single ongoing one. This means the total number of chargeable offenses—and associated penalties—can accumulate day by day until the violation is corrected. The rule is designed to create a continuing legal obligation to remedy code violations promptly after notice is given.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Minneapolis Code § 244.70 means that once a notice of violation is properly served under § 244.150, each day a property remains out of compliance with the housing maintenance code adds another separate offense to the record. Operators who act promptly to correct cited conditions limit their exposure to multiplying violations. Documenting the date repairs are completed and retaining that documentation is a standard practice for demonstrating timely compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Minneapolis Code § 244.70, a landlord's failure to correct a housing maintenance code violation after proper notice does not count as just one offense—each passing day creates a new, separate violation. Tenants who are aware of uncorrected conditions that were previously noticed may find this provision relevant when raising housing code issues with the city or in other proceedings. Local tenant-rights organizations and the city's housing inspection office can provide information about how to report ongoing violations or how § 244.70 may apply in a given context.
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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