Mounds View, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 119 (2026) § 119.999
PENALTY
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Any violation of any provision of this chapter shall constitute a misdemeanor. Each day the rental dwelling or premise is in violation of this chapter shall be deemed a separate offense. In addition to the punishment specified in this section, the city may enforce this code by an appropriate form of civil action and may enjoin violation of this chapter and compel obedience thereto by mandatory orders and writs that cause the premises to be vacated, if occupied in violation thereof, and to remain vacant until the court shall find that the violation has ceased, and for these purposes, any court of competent jurisdiction may render, enter, make and issue any and every appropriate judgment, decree, writ and order and cause the same to be executed. (Prior Code, § 1012.08) (Ord. 731, passed 03-22-2004; Ord. 802, passed 02-25-2008; Ord. 915, passed 06-13-2016)
Mounds View Ch. 119 § 119.999 establishes that any breach of the city's rental housing chapter is treated as a misdemeanor under criminal law, with each day of ongoing noncompliance counted as a distinct offense. Beyond criminal penalties, the city retains the authority to pursue civil remedies, including court orders that can compel a property to be vacated and kept vacant until the violation is resolved. Courts of competent jurisdiction are empowered to issue whatever judgments, writs, or decrees are necessary to enforce compliance.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 119.999, operators of rental properties in Mounds View face both criminal misdemeanor exposure and civil enforcement action for any chapter violation, with daily violations accumulating as separate offenses. Compliant operators generally maintain their rental dwellings in continuous conformance with all provisions of Ch. 119 to avoid the compounding effect of per-day liability. Because courts can order a property vacated and kept vacant until violations cease, property managers typically treat any identified deficiency as a priority matter requiring prompt correction.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 119.999 of Mounds View Ch. 119 gives the city significant enforcement tools, including the ability to seek court orders that vacate premises being used in violation of the rental housing chapter. Tenants who believe their dwelling is out of compliance with Ch. 119 may contact the city directly to report conditions, since the city itself holds enforcement authority under this provision. Tenant-rights organizations in the area can help residents understand how these enforcement mechanisms interact with their housing situation and what options may be available to them.
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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