New Brighton, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 18, art. III § 18-309
Maintenance standards
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(a) Responsibility; violation. It is the responsibility of the licensee to assure that every rental dwelling is maintained in compliance with all city ordinances and state and federal laws. A violation of any provisions of this Code or the zoning code constitutes a violation of this article and a public nuisance, and may be abated under the provisions of chapter 14 , article IV. (b) Snow and ice removal. (1) Rental dwellings containing three or more dwelling units shall: a. Remove snowfalls of one inch or more, or successive snowfalls accumulating to a depth of one inch or more, from all walkways, sidewalks and steps within 12 hours of cessation of the snowfall. b. Remove snowfalls of three inches or more, or successive snowfalls accumulating to a depth of three inches or more from parking aisles, parking areas, and drives within 72 hours of cessation of the snowfall. (2) Rental dwellings containing one or two dwelling units shall adhere to all general requirements of this Code regarding snow removal from residential properties. (c) Solid waste. All rental dwellings shall comply with chapter 28 for trash and recycling collection. (d) Recycling services required. Owners of multiple dwellings licensed under this article shall provide recycling collection services to all residents of the dwelling. Such collection services must include acceptance of all materials designated as "recyclable" as defined in section 28-1 . Licensees must ensure that all recyclables are delivered to a recycling facility for the purpose of recycling. Licensees must provide information regarding recycling collection services as required by the city sanitarian. (e) Inspections. Inspections to enforce this chapter shall be allowed by the licensee in accordance with the provisions of section 18-307 (f). (f) Access by occupant. Access to rental units for inspections shall be allowed by each occupant of a rental dwelling in accordance with the provisions of section 18-307 (g).
New Brighton Code of Ordinances ch. 18, art. III § 18-309 establishes maintenance standards that rental property licensees must meet, covering everything from general code compliance to specific snow removal timelines and recycling services. Properties with three or more units face defined deadlines—12 hours for walkway snow clearance after a one-inch accumulation, and 72 hours for parking areas after three inches. Violations of this section can be treated as a public nuisance and addressed through the city's abatement procedures under chapter 14, article IV. Owners of multi-unit dwellings must also provide recycling collection services and furnish residents with information about those services as directed by the city sanitarian.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 18-309, compliant operators of rental properties with three or more units maintain documented snow-removal schedules that meet the 12-hour walkway and 72-hour parking-area clearance deadlines following qualifying snowfalls. Operators of multi-unit dwellings also arrange recycling collection services that accept all materials designated as recyclable under section 28-1, ensure those materials reach a recycling facility, and distribute service information to residents as the city sanitarian requires. Maintaining records of snow removal activity, recycling contracts, and resident communications can help demonstrate ongoing compliance with this article's maintenance standards.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 18-309 establishes that the licensee—not the tenant—bears primary responsibility for keeping the rental dwelling in compliance with city ordinances and state and federal law, including snow removal and recycling services. If a property appears to fall short of these standards, tenants may document conditions (photographs, written records with dates) and report concerns to the appropriate New Brighton city department or the city sanitarian referenced in this provision. Tenants may also consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand how a landlord's failure to meet § 18-309 maintenance standards could be raised in relevant proceedings.
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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