Princeton, Minn., City Code title 3 ch. 358 (2026) § 358.19
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358.19 Summary Action. When the conduct of any owner or their agent, representative, employee or tenant or the condition of their rental dwelling is detrimental to the public health, safety and general welfare so as to constitute a nuisance, fire hazard, or other unsafe or dangerous condition and thus give rise to an emergency, the City shall have the authority to summarily condemn or post for no occupancy such area(s) of the rental dwelling.
Princeton, MN City Code § 358.19 establishes an emergency authority that allows the City to act immediately—without the usual notice-and-hearing process—when a rental dwelling or the behavior of an owner, agent, or tenant creates a nuisance, fire hazard, or other dangerous condition serious enough to constitute a public emergency. In such circumstances, the City may summarily condemn the property or post it as unfit for occupancy. This power is reserved for situations where the threat to public health, safety, or general welfare is urgent rather than routine.
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Under § 358.19, Princeton's City Code gives local officials the authority to condemn or post a rental unit for no occupancy on an emergency basis if conditions at the property—or the conduct of an owner, agent, or tenant—rise to the level of a nuisance, fire hazard, or similarly dangerous situation. Operators who maintain properties in compliance with applicable housing and safety codes, address hazardous conditions promptly, and respond to tenant complaints about unsafe conditions generally reduce the circumstances that could trigger this summary authority. Keeping documentation of inspections, repairs, and maintenance activity is a practice commonly associated with compliant property management under provisions like § 358.19.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 358.19 of Princeton's City Code means that if your rental unit presents an emergency-level health or safety threat—such as a serious fire hazard or dangerous structural condition—the City has the power to act immediately to condemn or close off that area, which can affect your ability to remain in the unit. If you believe your unit has conditions that could warrant this kind of emergency response, you may consider contacting the City of Princeton directly to report the hazard. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help you understand what rights and remedies may be available to you when a unit is condemned or posted for no occupancy under § 358.19.
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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