Park Rapids, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 152 (2026) § 152.015
BASIC EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES
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No person shall occupy as owner/occupant or let to another for occupancy any dwelling or dwelling unit for the purpose of living, sleeping, cooking, or eating therein, which does not comply with the following requirements: (A) Kitchen sink. Every dwelling unit shall contain a kitchen sink in good working condition and properly connected to a water and sewer system. (B) Toilets . Every dwelling unit shall contain a room which affords privacy to a person within said room and which is equipped with a flush water closet and a lavatory basin in good working condition and properly connected to a water and sewer system. (C) Bath. Every dwelling unit shall contain, within a room which affords privacy to a person within said room, a bathtub or shower in good working condition and properly connected to a water and sewer system. (D) Water. Every kitchen sink, lavatory basin, bathtub, shower, and laundry facilities required under the provisions of this chapter shall be properly connected with both hot and cold water lines in good working order. If served by private wells, the water shall be tested annually. A copy of the results of the test shall be filed with the city and posted on the site. (E) Rubbish and garbage. Every dwelling unit shall have adequate disposal facilities or storage containers for rubbish, garbage, and recyclables in accordance with the requirements of applicable city ordinances. Rubbish and garbage shall be regularly disposed of at least every 2 weeks. (F) Smoke detector. Smoke detectors shall be installed in each sleeping room, outside each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms and on each additional story of the dwelling, including basements and cellars but not including crawl spaces and un-inhabitable attics. (G) Hot water. Every dwelling shall have supplied water-heating facilities which are properly installed, are maintained in safe and good working condition, are properly connected with hot water lines required under the provisions of this chapter. The water-heating facility must be capable of heating water to a temperature of 120°F to permit an adequate amount of water to be drawn at every required kitchen sink, lavatory basin, bathtub, or shower. Such supplied water-heating facilities shall be capable of meeting the requirements of this chapter when the dwelling or dwelling unit heating facilities required are not in operation. (H) Exits. (1) Every dwelling unit shall have safe, unobstructed means of egress leading to safe and open space at ground level as required by the laws of this state. (2) No basement or cellar area or room may be tenant occupied for sleeping purposes unless a properly sized and installed second emergency exit is present and approved. (Am. Ord. 473, passed 12-12-2006; Am. Ord. 475, passed 2-27-2007)
Park Rapids Ch. 152 § 152.015 establishes a baseline set of physical conditions that every occupied dwelling unit must meet. These requirements cover functional kitchen sinks, private toilet and bathing facilities, hot and cold running water, garbage disposal, smoke detectors in and near sleeping areas, water heating capable of reaching 120°F, and safe means of egress. No dwelling may be occupied—whether by an owner or a renter—unless all of these conditions are satisfied.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Park Rapids Ch. 152 § 152.015, compliant operators generally ensure that all plumbing fixtures are in good working order and properly connected to water and sewer systems before a unit is occupied. Landlords whose units rely on private wells arrange for annual water testing and file results with the city while posting them on-site. They also verify that smoke detectors are installed in each required location, that garbage disposal arrangements meet the two-week minimum frequency, and that all exits—including any basement sleeping areas—meet egress requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Park Rapids Ch. 152 § 152.015 establishes that tenants have a right to occupy a dwelling that meets specific habitability standards, including working plumbing, hot water, smoke detectors, and safe exits. If a unit lacks any of these required features—such as a functioning toilet, adequate hot water, or proper smoke detectors—that may constitute a violation of this provision. Tenants who believe their unit falls short of these standards can document the conditions, notify the landlord in writing, contact the city of Park Rapids for code enforcement assistance, or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
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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