Ramsey, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 26, art. XIV § 26-650
Inspection
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(a) Inspections. The city administrator or designee is authorized to make inspections reasonably necessary to enforce this chapter. All authorized inspectors have the authority to enter any rental dwelling or rental dwelling unit at all reasonable times. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 504B.211, the licensee is responsible for scheduling the inspection and notifying any existing tenant of the inspection. The licensee must provide access to the requesting city official at the date and time of the scheduled inspection. Failure to provide access for any reason may result in a re-inspection fee, in addition to any other sanctions imposed for noncompliance (b) Application inspections. By submitting an application for an initial or renewal license, the applicant agrees to submit the rental property to an inspection, subject to reasonable notice from the city. (c) Compliance inspections. In the event the city receives or obtains information indicating a possible violation of City Code on the premises of a rental dwelling unit, the city may seek access to the property for the purpose of a compliance inspection. If the property owner, manager or tenant refuses entry to the property or dwelling, the city may purse any remedy at law, including an administrative search warrant. (d) Access by occupant. Each occupant of a rental dwelling or rental dwelling unit shall give the licensee, manager, or authorized city official access to any part of such rental dwelling or rental dwelling unit at reasonable times for the purpose of inspection, maintenance, repairs or alterations as are necessary to comply with the provisions of this chapter. (e) Inspections policy. The city council shall adopt a policy outlining procedures for conducting inspections of rental dwelling units.
Ramsey Code of Ordinances ch. 26, art. XIV § 26-650 establishes the framework for inspecting rental properties within the city. The city administrator or a designee may enter rental dwellings at reasonable times to enforce the rental housing chapter, and property licensees bear responsibility for scheduling those inspections and notifying tenants in advance, consistent with Minnesota Statutes § 504B.211. If a possible code violation is reported, the city may seek a compliance inspection, and refusal of entry can lead to the city pursuing legal remedies, including an administrative search warrant. Tenants are also required to allow the licensee or authorized city officials access at reasonable times for inspection, maintenance, or repairs needed to meet code requirements.
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Under Ramsey Code of Ordinances ch. 26, art. XIV § 26-650, licensees are responsible for scheduling required inspections and providing advance notice to any existing tenants, in line with Minnesota Statutes § 504B.211. Compliant operators ensure that a city official is given access at the agreed date and time, since failing to do so can result in a re-inspection fee on top of other sanctions. By submitting an initial or renewal license application, a property owner agrees to make the rental property available for inspection upon reasonable notice from the city, so maintaining clear communication with city officials and tenants is a standard part of operating a licensed rental property in Ramsey.
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Ramsey Code of Ordinances ch. 26, art. XIV § 26-650 requires that your landlord or licensee notify you before a scheduled inspection takes place, a protection also grounded in Minnesota Statutes § 504B.211. Tenants are required to allow the licensee, manager, or authorized city official access at reasonable times for inspections, maintenance, or repairs needed to comply with the chapter, but that access must occur at reasonable times. If you believe an inspection was conducted improperly or that your advance-notice rights were not respected, tenant-rights organizations in the Ramsey area can help you understand the options generally available, such as raising a violation with the city or consulting with a housing attorney.
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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