Mounds View, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 119 (2026) § 119.005
INSPECTIONS
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The enforcement officer shall be authorized to make or cause to be made inspections to determine the condition of licensed premises in order to safeguard the health, safety, morals and welfare of the public. The enforcement officer, or authorized representatives, shall be authorized to enter any licensed premises at any reasonable time for the purpose of performing the officer’s duties under this chapter. The owner, operator or the local agent of the licensed premises shall be present for inspections and shall give the enforcement officer free access to the licensed premises at all reasonable times for the purpose of the inspection, examination and survey. If the owner, operator or person in charge thereof shall refuse to consent to the inspection, the license may be suspended, revoked, denied or non-renewed pursuant to § 119.004 (B) of this chapter. If the occupant refuses to consent to the inspection, a search warrant may be obtained where there is probable cause to believe that a violation exists within the particular structure. No warrant is needed for entry where an emergency condition exists which endangers persons or property and insufficient time is available to obtain a warrant and protect endangered persons or property. (Prior Code, § 1012.06) (Ord. 731, passed 03-22-2004; Ord. 802, passed 02-25-2008; Ord. 915, passed 06-13-2016)
Mounds View Ch. 119 § 119.005 authorizes the city's enforcement officer to inspect licensed rental premises at reasonable times to assess health, safety, and welfare conditions. Owners, operators, or local agents are required to be present and provide free access during these inspections. If an owner or operator refuses entry, the rental license can be suspended, revoked, denied, or not renewed; if a tenant refuses, the city may seek a search warrant, though no warrant is needed in genuine emergencies that endanger people or property.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Mounds View Ch. 119 § 119.005, compliant rental property owners and operators generally ensure that they or their designated local agent are available and present when the enforcement officer schedules an inspection. Operators typically provide unobstructed access to all areas of the licensed premises at reasonable times. Refusing to consent to an inspection can trigger license suspension, revocation, denial, or non-renewal under § 119.004(B), so maintaining open communication with the enforcement office is a standard practice among compliant operators.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Mounds View Ch. 119 § 119.005 establishes that a tenant's consent is a distinct consideration from the owner's or operator's obligation to provide access — if a tenant declines to consent to an inspection, the city must generally obtain a search warrant based on probable cause before entering, except in genuine emergencies. Tenants who have questions about whether an inspection request is proper or how their rights apply in a given situation may benefit from consulting a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid service familiar with Mounds View rental regulations. Understanding the distinction between owner-required access and tenant consent rights under § 119.005 can help tenants navigate inspection notices they receive.
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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