Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-4-59
Garbage facilities (Rochester Housing Code)
Operative Text
The owner shall supply such facilities or containers for all apartments in a dwelling containing more than three apartments and for all apartments located on premises where three or more apartments share the same premises. In all other cases, it shall be the responsibility of the occupant to furnish such facilities or containers unless the owner furnishes such facilities or containers or has agreed to furnish them. The responsible party of every dwelling shall supply an approved leak-proof, covered, outside garbage container.
Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7-4-59 establishes who must provide garbage containers depending on the size and configuration of a rental property. In buildings with more than three apartments, or where three or more apartments share the same premises, the owner bears the responsibility for supplying approved garbage facilities. In smaller or single-unit situations, the occupant is responsible for furnishing containers unless the owner has agreed to do so — and in all cases, an approved leak-proof, covered, outside garbage container must be provided by the responsible party.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7-4-59, operators of buildings with more than three apartments, or properties where three or more units share the same premises, are generally expected to supply and maintain approved garbage facilities for all apartments. Compliant operators typically ensure that all containers are leak-proof, covered, and located outside, meeting the 'approved' standard referenced in the ordinance. Owners of smaller properties who voluntarily agree to furnish containers, or who do so in practice, take on the same responsibility and should ensure those containers meet the same standards.
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 § 7-4-59 gives tenants in buildings with more than three apartments, or where three or more units share premises, a basis to expect their owner to supply garbage facilities — the ordinance places that duty squarely on the owner in those situations. In smaller rental situations, tenants may still be relieved of this responsibility if the owner has agreed to provide containers, so reviewing any written lease or correspondence about garbage service can be informative. Tenants who believe a required container is not being provided may consider raising the issue with local code enforcement or contacting a tenant-rights organization familiar with Rochester housing ordinances.
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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