Monticello, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 6 (2026) § 112.09
CONDITION OF LICENSED PREMISES
Operative Text
(A) Compliance order . Whenever the Chief Building Official determines that the condition of any rental dwelling or the premises surrounding it fails to meet the provisions of this subchapter, other applicable city code provisions, or the International Property Maintenance Code, he or she may issue a compliance order setting forth the specific violations and ordering the owner to correct the violations. (B) License action . If the violations listed in the compliance order are not remedied by the owner within the specified time given in the order, the license for the rental dwelling may be denied, suspended, revoked, or not renewed by the city. An administrative fine in an amount set forth from time to time by the City Council by resolution may also be imposed. If the city decides that it will be denying, suspending, revoking, or not renewing a license or imposing an administrative fine pursuant to this section, the city shall send a notice of the proposed action to the owner of the rental dwelling. The proposed action by the city shall be heard by the Council pursuant to the procedure set forth in § 112.10 . (C) Appeal . (1) When it is alleged by the owner that the compliance order is based upon the erroneous interpretation of this subchapter, other applicable city code provisions, or the International Property Maintenance Code, the owner may appeal the compliance order to the City Council. (2) The appeal shall be in writing, must specify the grounds for the appeal, must be accompanied by a filing fee, as set forth by resolution of the City Council, from time to time, and must be filed with the city within five business days after service of the compliance order. The appeal shall be heard by the Council pursuant to the procedure set forth in § 112.10 . (3) The filing of the appeal shall stay all proceedings in furtherance of the action appealed from, unless a stay would cause imminent peril to life, health, or property. (Prior Code, § 3-16-9)
Monticello Ch. 6 § 112.09 establishes a process by which the Chief Building Official can issue a compliance order when a rental dwelling or its surrounding premises falls short of applicable maintenance and property standards. If an owner does not correct the cited violations within the time specified, the city may deny, suspend, revoke, or decline to renew the rental license, and may also impose an administrative fine set by City Council resolution. Owners who believe a compliance order rests on a misreading of the applicable codes have the right to appeal in writing to the City Council within five business days of receiving the order, and filing that appeal generally pauses further enforcement action unless an immediate safety threat exists.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 112.09, compliant rental operators in Monticello generally maintain their properties in continuous conformance with the city's subchapter requirements, other applicable city codes, and the International Property Maintenance Code so that a compliance order is never triggered. When a compliance order is issued, operators typically address each cited violation within the deadline stated in the order to avoid license denial, suspension, revocation, non-renewal, or an administrative fine. Operators who believe the order reflects a misapplication of the code can pursue the written appeal process outlined in § 112.09(C), which must be filed with the city within five business days of service and accompanied by the required filing fee.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 112.09 gives tenants an indirect but meaningful protection: if a rental dwelling's condition fails to meet city or International Property Maintenance Code standards, the Chief Building Official can compel the owner to make corrections through a compliance order, and the owner's rental license can be put at risk for non-compliance. Tenants who observe conditions that may violate applicable property maintenance standards can report concerns to the city, potentially prompting the compliance-order process described in § 112.09. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid resources can help tenants understand how this enforcement mechanism interacts with other rights they may hold under Monticello's rental regulations.
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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