New Brighton, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 18, art. VI § 18-436
Penalty
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(a) Violations. A violation of this article is an administrative offense that may be subject to an administrative citation and civil penalties as provided in chapter 22 , article III. Notwithstanding any provision of chapter 22 , article III, the penalty for a violation of section 18-433 or 18-434 shall be the sum of the applicable amount of relocation assistance plus $500.00. (b) Number of offenses. A violation of this article shall constitute a separate offense for each dwelling unit affected. (c) Transfer of funds. Within 30 days after a person pays the penalty in subsection (a) of this section to the city, the city shall pay to the displaced tenant of the housing unit in which the violation occurred an amount equal to the relocation assistance amount specified in section 18-434 (b). (d) Additional redress. In addition, any tenant aggrieved by a landlord's noncompliance with this chapter may seek redress in any court of competent jurisdiction to the extent permitted by law.
New Brighton Code of Ordinances ch. 18, art. VI § 18-436 establishes that violations of Article VI's rental regulations are administrative offenses subject to civil penalties. For violations of the relocation-assistance provisions specifically (§§ 18-433 and 18-434), the penalty equals the required relocation assistance amount plus $500, assessed separately for each affected dwelling unit. When a penalty is paid to the city, the city must forward the relocation assistance portion to the displaced tenant within 30 days. Tenants may also pursue additional remedies in court beyond the administrative process.
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Under New Brighton Code of Ordinances ch. 18, art. VI § 18-436, operators who comply with the relocation-assistance requirements in §§ 18-433 and 18-434 avoid penalties that would otherwise be calculated as the full relocation assistance amount plus $500 per affected unit. Because each dwelling unit counts as a separate offense, noncompliance across multiple units compounds the financial exposure significantly. Compliant operators generally document their relocation-assistance payments carefully and retain records demonstrating timely compliance with each affected unit's requirements.
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New Brighton Code of Ordinances ch. 18, art. VI § 18-436 gives tenants displaced by a landlord's noncompliance with the relocation-assistance rules a direct financial protection: when a penalty is collected by the city, the city is required to pass the relocation assistance portion on to the displaced tenant within 30 days. Beyond the administrative citation process, § 18-436(d) preserves the right to seek additional remedies in a court of competent jurisdiction. Tenants who believe their landlord has violated Article VI may consider contacting the city, a local tenant-rights organization, or an attorney to understand the enforcement paths 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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