Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-4-64
Multiple occupancy (Rochester Housing Code)
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The owner of a structure containing two or more dwelling units, a multiple occupancy, a rooming house or a nonresidential structure shall be responsible for pest elimination in the public or shared areas of the structure and exterior property. If infestation is caused by failure of an occupant to prevent such infestation in the area occupied, the occupant and owner shall be responsible for pest elimination.
Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7-4-64 establishes that in buildings with two or more dwelling units, rooming houses, or nonresidential structures, the owner bears responsibility for eliminating pests in shared spaces and on the exterior property. When an infestation in an individual unit can be traced to an occupant's failure to take reasonable preventive measures, both the occupant and the owner share responsibility for addressing it. The rule draws a clear line between owner-wide obligations for common areas and the shared accountability that arises when a tenant's conduct contributes to the problem.
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Under Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7-4-64, compliant operators of multi-unit buildings generally maintain pest-control programs covering all shared hallways, common rooms, laundry areas, and exterior grounds. Operators also document conditions in individual units so that, if an infestation arises from an occupant's failure to maintain their space, the source can be identified and responsibility allocated appropriately. Keeping records of inspections, tenant communications, and pest-control service visits supports a property's ability to demonstrate ongoing compliance with this provision.
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 § 7-4-64 gives occupants a basis to expect that their landlord will address pest problems originating in shared areas or on the exterior of the property. If a pest issue in a unit stems from conditions in common areas rather than from the occupant's own conduct, the provision places responsibility squarely on the owner. Tenants who believe their landlord is not meeting this obligation may consider filing a complaint with Rochester's code enforcement office, documenting the infestation with photographs and written notices, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand available 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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