North Saint Paul, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 15 (2026) § 155.02
RE-INSPECTION
Operative Text
(A) Re-inspection. Re-inspection of a dwelling may be required by the city any time one or more of the following criteria is met: (1) Water, gas, or electric service to such dwelling has been discontinued as a result of nonpayment for more than seven continuous days; (2) The dwelling has, within the preceding three months, been the subject of a written petition filed with the office of the City Manager, which petition request that such dwelling be inspected and is signed by five or more persons having personal knowledge of the dwelling or property, stating one or more reasons why such dwelling should be inspected by the city; or (3) The Fire Chief has probable cause to believe that there exists within such dwelling one or more violations of safety codes which constitute a serious danger to the health, safety, and welfare of persons living in the dwelling, or which would make the dwelling a dangerous structure or unfit for human habitation. (4) The city makes a finding of disorderly use under § 155.04 . (B) Re-inspection fee. The owner of a rental property must pay a re-inspection fee in the amount set by ordinance by the City Council. (Ord. 746, passed 12-15-2015)
North Saint Paul Ch. 15 § 155.02 establishes the conditions under which the city may require a rental dwelling to undergo a re-inspection. These triggers include prolonged utility shutoffs due to nonpayment, a petition signed by five or more knowledgeable individuals filed with the City Manager's office, a Fire Chief determination of probable cause for serious safety violations, or a city finding of disorderly use under § 155.04. When a re-inspection is ordered, the rental property owner is responsible for paying a re-inspection fee set by City Council ordinance.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under North Saint Paul Ch. 15 § 155.02, compliant rental property operators generally maintain uninterrupted utility service, address safety concerns proactively, and avoid conditions that could prompt a community petition or a disorderly-use finding. When a re-inspection is triggered by any of the four listed criteria, the property owner bears the cost of that re-inspection at the fee level established by City Council ordinance. Staying current on utility accounts and responding promptly to code concerns are practices associated with avoiding the circumstances that lead to re-inspection under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 155.02 of North Saint Paul Ch. 15 provides tenants and community members with a formal pathway to request a city inspection: a written petition signed by five or more people with personal knowledge of the property, filed with the City Manager's office, can trigger a re-inspection. Tenants who believe their dwelling has serious safety violations may also be aware that the Fire Chief has independent authority under this section to initiate re-inspection based on probable cause. Those seeking to understand their options can consult local tenant-rights organizations or the City of North Saint Paul directly for guidance on how this provision may apply to their housing situation.
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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