Montevideo, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 2 (2026) § 10-2-1
CODE ADOPTED
Operative Text
A. Adoption By Reference: The uniform housing code adopted by the international conference of building officials, with amendments thereto, is hereby adopted and shall be in full force and effect in the city insofar as the same is applicable to housing therein and is hereby made a part of this chapter in its entirety and as fully as though the same were written herein. B. Compliance: All housing in the city shall be in accordance with the provisions of said housing code. C. Availability Of Code To Public: Three (3) copies of this chapter, including the code as aforesaid, shall be filed by the city clerk in the clerk's office for inspection and use of the public and shall be marked with the words, "City of Montevideo - Official Copy". (Ord. 632, 7-15-1985; amd. 1998 Code)
Montevideo Ch. 2 Housing Standards § 10-2-1 formally incorporates the Uniform Housing Code published by the International Conference of Building Officials into local law, making it binding on all housing within city limits. Any amendments to that code are also adopted as part of this chapter. The city is required to keep at least three official copies of the full code on file with the city clerk's office so that members of the public can review them.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Montevideo Ch. 2 Housing Standards § 10-2-1, every residential property in Montevideo must meet the standards set out in the adopted Uniform Housing Code. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with that code's requirements—covering areas such as structural integrity, sanitation, and habitability—and maintain their properties accordingly. Official copies of the code are available for review at the Montevideo city clerk's office, marked as 'City of Montevideo - Official Copy.'
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Montevideo Ch. 2 Housing Standards § 10-2-1 establishes that all housing in the city must conform to the Uniform Housing Code, which sets baseline habitability and safety standards. Tenants who believe their housing falls short of those standards may review the official code at the city clerk's office to understand what requirements apply. General enforcement paths can include filing a complaint with the appropriate local housing or code enforcement office, raising a code violation as a defense in relevant proceedings, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for guidance.
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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