Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.750
Plumbing fixtures or appliances furnished by occupant (Minneapolis Housing Code)
Operative Text
Every plumbing fixture or appliance furnished by the occupant shall be properly installed and shall be maintained in good working condition, shall be clean and sanitary, and free from defects, leaks or obstructions. (Code 1960, As Amend., § 74.090; 78-Or-244, § 31, 11-22-78)
Minneapolis Code § 244.750 addresses plumbing fixtures or appliances that a tenant—rather than the landlord—brings into a rental unit. Under this rule, any such occupant-supplied plumbing fixture or appliance must be properly installed, kept in good working order, and maintained in a clean, sanitary condition free from defects, leaks, or obstructions. The rule places the maintenance responsibility squarely on the person who supplied the fixture, not on the property owner.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Minneapolis Code § 244.750, when a tenant installs their own plumbing fixtures or appliances, the maintenance obligation for those items generally rests with the tenant rather than the property owner. Compliant operators typically document which plumbing fixtures were present at move-in and which were added by the occupant, so that responsibility for repairs or code violations can be clearly attributed. Keeping thorough move-in and move-out records helps distinguish landlord-supplied equipment from occupant-supplied equipment during any inspection or dispute.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Minneapolis Code § 244.750 establishes that tenants who bring their own plumbing fixtures or appliances into a unit are responsible for keeping them properly installed, clean, sanitary, and free from defects, leaks, or obstructions. If a code inspector identifies a violation tied to an occupant-supplied fixture, the tenant—as the person who furnished it—may be the party held responsible. Tenants with questions about how this obligation interacts with their lease terms or other housing code requirements can consult a tenant-rights organization or review resources available through the City of Minneapolis.
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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