Moorhead, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 1105 (2026) § 9-7-11
INSPECTIONS AND INVESTIGATIONS
Operative Text
A. Personnel directed by the city manager are hereby authorized to make inspections reasonably necessary to the enforcement of this chapter. B. All persons authorized herein to inspect shall have the authority to enter, at all reasonable times, any rental dwelling or rental unit which is registered pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. C. Persons inspecting any rental dwelling or rental unit as provided herein shall notify the registration holder or designated manager/caretaker of all violations, if any, by written notice. Said notice shall direct that correction of any life safety violation be made immediately and that any additional violations noted, if any, will be reinspected in not less than twenty two (22) days, unless extended by the compliance official based on good cause. D. A registration holder may appeal a compliance order by filing a written appeal with the city clerk within ten (10) days of the date of the compliance order. The city manager shall schedule a hearing within ten (10) days of the filing of the notice of appeal. Enforcement of the compliance order shall be stayed pending the decision of the city manager on the appeal. (Ord. 2014-18, 9-8-2014)
Moorhead Ch. 1105 § 9-7-11 establishes the city's authority to inspect registered rental dwellings and units at reasonable times. When violations are found, inspectors must provide written notice to the registration holder or designated manager, directing immediate correction of life-safety violations and scheduling reinspection of other violations no sooner than 22 days later. Registration holders who receive a compliance order have the right to appeal in writing to the city clerk within 10 days, and enforcement of the order is paused while the appeal is pending.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Moorhead Ch. 1105 § 9-7-11, compliant rental property operators keep their registrations current and ensure that city-authorized inspectors can access units at reasonable times. When written violation notices are received, operators address life-safety issues immediately and plan corrections for other cited items within the reinspection window. If a compliance order seems incorrect, operators generally document their position and file a written appeal with the city clerk within the 10-day window to preserve their right to a hearing before the city manager.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Moorhead Ch. 1105 § 9-7-11 gives tenants an indirect layer of protection by requiring that city inspectors issue written notices of all violations found in a rental dwelling, including a directive for immediate correction of life-safety issues. Tenants who believe their unit has unaddressed violations may contact the city to inquire about the inspection and compliance process under this chapter. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Moorhead's rental regulations can help residents understand what options are generally available when a landlord has not corrected cited violations.
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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