Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-3-43
Prohibited occupancy (Rochester Housing Code)
Operative Text
Any occupied structure condemned and placarded by the code official shall be vacated as ordered by the code official. Any person who shall occupy placarded premises or shall operate placarded equipment, and any owner, owner's authorized agent or person responsible for the premises who shall let anyone occupy placarded premises or operate placarded equipment shall be liable for the penalties provided by this Code.
Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7-3-43 establishes that once a structure or piece of equipment has been officially condemned and placarded by the code official, it must be vacated according to the code official's order. The rule makes it a violation for anyone to occupy or use placarded premises or equipment, and it equally prohibits owners, their agents, or other responsible parties from allowing such occupancy or use. Violations expose all involved parties to the penalties set out elsewhere in the Code.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7-3-43, compliant property owners and managers treat a condemnation placard as an immediate directive to ensure the affected structure or equipment is vacated and kept unoccupied. Responsible operators maintain records of any placard notices received, promptly notify tenants of required vacations, and refrain from re-renting or allowing access to placarded spaces until the code official lifts the order. Owners who authorize or permit continued occupancy of placarded premises face the same liability as the occupants themselves under this provision.
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 § 7-3-43 means that a tenant living in a placarded structure is required to vacate as directed by the code official, and remaining in such a space can expose the tenant to penalties under the Code. If a landlord pressures a tenant to stay in or return to condemned premises, that conduct itself violates this same provision, and tenants may report such pressure to Rochester's code enforcement office. Tenants facing displacement due to a condemnation order may also wish to contact a local tenant-rights organization to understand what relocation assistance or other remedies may be available.
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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