Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-3-55
Salvage materials (Rochester Housing Code)
Operative Text
When any structure has been ordered demolished and removed, the governing body or other designated officer under said contract or arrangement aforesaid shall have the right to sell the salvage and valuable materials. The net proceeds of such sale, after deducting the expenses of such demolition and removal, shall be promptly remitted with a report of such sale or transaction, including the items of expense and the amounts deducted, for the person who is entitled thereto, subject to any order of a court. If such a surplus does not remain to be turned over, the report shall so state.
Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-3-55 governs what happens to materials salvaged from a structure that has been ordered demolished and removed. The city or its designated officer may sell any valuable salvage materials, then deduct demolition and removal costs from the proceeds. Whatever net surplus remains must be promptly returned to the person entitled to it, along with a detailed accounting report; if no surplus exists, the report must say so.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-3-55, property owners whose structures are subject to a demolition order should be aware that the city or its contractor holds authority to sell salvageable materials from the site. Compliant operators generally keep records of any ownership interest in the structure so they can be identified as the party entitled to receive any net proceeds after demolition costs are deducted. Reviewing the itemized report provided after the sale helps owners verify that expenses were properly accounted for and that any surplus was correctly calculated.
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 § 7-3-55 may be relevant to tenants who have a recognized ownership interest in materials or fixtures within a structure facing demolition, as it establishes a right to receive any net proceeds from salvage sales. Tenants who believe they are entitled to a share of such proceeds can request the itemized report that the city is required to produce, which details expenses and any remaining surplus. Tenant-rights organizations or a legal aid office can help individuals understand whether they qualify as a person entitled to proceeds under this provision and what general steps are available to pursue that interest.
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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