Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-3-44
Abatement methods (Rochester Housing Code)
Operative Text
The owner, owner's authorized agent, operator or occupant of a building, premises or equipment deemed unsafe by the code official shall abate or cause to be abated or corrected such unsafe conditions either by repair, rehabilitation, demolition or other approved corrective action. Written permission must be gained by the code official before abatement methods may begin to clarify the timing and party conducting abatement methods.
Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-3-44 requires that whenever a code official determines a building, premises, or piece of equipment is unsafe, the responsible party—whether an owner, agent, operator, or occupant—must correct those unsafe conditions through repair, rehabilitation, demolition, or another approved method. Critically, written permission from the code official must be obtained before any abatement work begins, ensuring the official can confirm the timing and the party responsible for carrying out the work. The rule applies to anyone with a legal connection to the property, not just the owner.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and operators subject to Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-3-44 generally secure written authorization from the code official before initiating any abatement, repair, rehabilitation, or demolition work on a property flagged as unsafe. Compliant operators document the approved corrective method and confirm which party is designated to perform the work, as the ordinance requires clarity on both points prior to starting. Maintaining clear communication with the code official and keeping records of written permissions are practices consistent with meeting this provision's requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-3-44, occupants are among the parties who may be held responsible for abating unsafe conditions on a property, so tenants should be aware of their potential obligations under this rule. If a code official has deemed a property unsafe, tenants have an interest in understanding whether the owner or operator has obtained the required written permission before abatement work begins. Tenants who have concerns about unsafe conditions or about how abatement is being handled may consider contacting Rochester's code enforcement office or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for general information about their 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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