North Oaks, Minn., City Ordinances ch. 114 (2026) § 114.90
Inspections
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§ 114.90. INSPECTIONS.
(A) The City is also empowered to conduct inspections and to designate an authorized person or
persons to conduct inspections of Rental Dwellings, in accordance with this Ordinance.
(B) It is the responsibility of the Owner or Agent to inform Occupants of the scheduled
inspections. The license holder and/or designated resident Agent must be present for scheduled
inspections. The City reserves the right to perform or require additional inspections if deemed
necessary by the City.
(1) Inspections must be due to:
(a) Initial/Routine Inspections. Upon receipt of a complete application
for a Rental Dwelling License, an inspection of the premises must be conducted
thereafter by the City Building Inspector to ensure that the Rental Dwelling and
premises are in substantial compliance with all applicable City and state laws,
ordinances and regulations. Initial inspections must be conducted during the
application process for obtaining a Rental Dwelling License. Inspections for
renewing a Rental Dwelling License must be conducted every (3) years from the
time of initial issuance of the Rental Dwelling License during the period of
renewing the Rental Dwelling License.
(2) Notification. Prior to conducting an inspection, the City Administrator must
mail notice to the Owner or its Agent and provide reasonable notice of the scheduled
inspection date. If the Owner and/or Agent of the property request a change in proposed
date of inspection, request must be made at least (72) hours in advance of proposed
inspection date.
(C) Access to Premises. Every Occupant of a Rental Dwelling must, upon 48 hours' notice,
give the Owner or Agent and the City Administrator or authorized representative access to any
part of the Rental Dwelling or its associated properties during regular business hours for the
purpose of making inspections, repairs, or alterations as are necessary to effect compliance with
the provisions of this code. If any Owner, Occupant, or other person in charge of the building
refuses to permit free access and entry to the structure or premises under his control for
inspection pursuant to this Ordinance, whereupon, the City Administrator may revoke the
license, or may seek an administrative search warrant to gain access of the Rental Dwelling for
the purposes of inspection in accordance with this Ordinance.
(D) Application Inspection Fees, Fees for the initial inspection and re-inspection are listed at
City Hall and on the City's web site. Initial inspection fees and renewal application fees are due
when an Owner applies for a Rental Dwelling License or the Rental Dwelling Renewal. The
City Administrator may determine, upon denial of a license that a new application must be filed
and the application fee paid. Fees must be established by resolution from time to time by the
City Council.North Oaks City Ordinances Ch. 114 § 114.90 establishes a framework under which the City is authorized to inspect rental dwellings as part of the licensing process. Initial inspections are required when a rental dwelling license application is submitted, and renewal inspections occur on a three-year cycle. Occupants must allow access with at least 48 hours' notice during regular business hours, and the City may seek an administrative search warrant or revoke a license if access is refused.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 114.90, property owners and their agents are responsible for notifying occupants of scheduled inspections and must be present when those inspections take place. Compliant operators ensure that inspection fees are paid at the time of application or renewal, and that any request to reschedule an inspection is submitted at least 72 hours before the proposed date. Owners should also be aware that the City retains authority to conduct additional inspections beyond the standard three-year renewal cycle if it deems them necessary.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 114.90 requires that occupants receive reasonable advance notice—at least 48 hours—before the City or a property owner's representative may enter a rental dwelling for inspection purposes. Tenants have a corresponding obligation under this provision to allow access during regular business hours, though the notice requirement exists as a procedural protection. Tenants who have questions about whether proper notice was given or how inspection procedures were followed may wish to contact the City of North Oaks directly or consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with Minnesota rental law.
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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