Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-3-47
Temporary safeguards (Rochester Housing Code)
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Notwithstanding other provisions of this Code, whenever, in the opinion of the code official, there is imminent danger due to an unsafe condition, the code official shall order the necessary work to be done including the boarding up of openings, to render such structure temporarily safe whether or not the legal procedure herein described has been instituted; and shall cause such other action to be taken as the code official deems necessary to meet such emergency.
Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7-3-47 grants the city's code official authority to act immediately when a structure poses an imminent danger, even if formal legal proceedings have not yet been started. The official may order emergency measures—such as boarding up openings—to make the building temporarily safe. This provision operates independently of other code requirements, allowing swift action whenever the official determines an unsafe condition exists.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7-3-47, property owners should be aware that the code official can mandate emergency stabilization work on a structure without waiting for standard legal processes to run their course. Compliant operators generally maintain their properties in a condition that avoids triggering this emergency authority, keep open lines of communication with city inspectors, and respond promptly to any notices of unsafe conditions. Costs associated with emergency work ordered under this provision may ultimately fall to the property owner.
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 § 7-3-47 is designed to protect occupants and the public by allowing the code official to act quickly when a building presents an imminent hazard. If you believe a structure you occupy has an urgent unsafe condition, you may report it to the city's code enforcement office, which has the authority to order immediate remedial action. Tenant-rights organizations in Rochester can help you understand how this emergency provision interacts with your broader housing rights and what options may be available to you.
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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