Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-4-13
Rodent harborage (Rochester Housing Code)
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Structures and exterior property shall be kept free from rodent harborage and infestation. Where rodents are found, they shall be promptly exterminated by approved processes that will not be injurious to human health. After pest elimination, proper precautions shall be taken to eliminate rodent harborage and prevent re-infestation.
Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-4-13 requires that both buildings and their surrounding exterior areas be maintained free of conditions that attract or shelter rodents. If rodents are discovered, they must be eliminated promptly using methods that are safe for human health. Once extermination is complete, follow-up measures must be taken to close off harborage conditions and prevent rodents from returning.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-4-13, compliant property operators routinely inspect both interior structures and exterior grounds for signs of rodent activity and address any harborage conditions—such as debris piles, gaps in foundations, or unsecured waste storage—before infestations take hold. When rodents are found, operators arrange prompt extermination through approved, health-safe methods and document the work performed. After elimination, operators follow up by sealing entry points and removing conditions that could allow re-infestation, treating the process as a two-phase obligation rather than a one-time response.
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 § 7-4-13 gives tenants a basis to expect that their rental property—including exterior areas—will be kept free of rodent infestation and that any discovered rodents will be eliminated promptly using safe methods. Tenants who observe rodent activity may document it with dated photographs and written notices to their landlord, and can report ongoing conditions to Rochester's code enforcement office if the issue is not addressed. Tenant-rights organizations in Minnesota can help renters understand how this provision may interact with lease terms, habitability standards, or other local remedies.
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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