Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-3-12
Access by owner (Rochester Housing Code)
Operative Text
Every occupant of a dwelling, rooming unit or apartment shall give the owner thereof, or owner's agent or employee, access to any part of such dwelling, rooming unit or apartment, or its premises, at all reasonable times for the purpose of making such repairs or alterations as are necessary to effect compliance with the provisions of the housing code or any lawful order issued pursuant to the provisions of the housing code.
Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7-3-12 establishes a mutual obligation around property access: occupants of dwellings, rooming units, or apartments are required to allow owners—or their authorized agents and employees—to enter the premises at reasonable times. This access is specifically limited to situations where repairs or alterations are needed to bring the property into compliance with the housing code or a lawful order issued under it. The rule does not grant open-ended entry rights; the purpose of the visit must be tied to achieving code compliance.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7-3-12, compliant property operators generally schedule access during reasonable hours and communicate clearly that the purpose of entry is to perform repairs or alterations required by the housing code or a related lawful order. Operators typically document the nature of the required work and provide occupants with adequate notice so that the access request is transparent and tied to a specific compliance need. Maintaining records of notices given and work performed helps demonstrate that entries were conducted within the scope the ordinance permits.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7-3-12 defines the circumstances under which an owner may request access to your unit—namely, at reasonable times and only for repairs or alterations needed to meet housing code requirements or fulfill a lawful order. If an access request appears to fall outside those boundaries—for example, occurring at unreasonable hours or for purposes unrelated to code compliance—tenants may have grounds to raise that concern. General enforcement paths include contacting Rochester's local housing or code enforcement office, consulting a tenant-rights organization, or raising the provision as relevant context in any related housing proceeding.
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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