Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-6-2
Responsibility (Rochester Housing Code)
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The owner of the structure shall provide and maintain such plumbing facilities and plumbing fixtures in compliance with these requirements. A person shall not occupy as owner occupant or permit another person to occupy any structure or premises that does not comply with the requirements of this chapter.
Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-6-2 establishes that the owner of a structure bears the primary responsibility for ensuring plumbing facilities and fixtures meet the city's standards. The rule also prohibits any person—whether as an owner-occupant or as someone who allows others to move in—from occupying or permitting occupancy of a structure that falls short of these requirements. In effect, the obligation to maintain compliant plumbing rests with ownership, and non-compliant premises may not lawfully be occupied by anyone.
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Under Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-6-2, compliant property operators generally ensure that all plumbing facilities and fixtures are installed, functional, and maintained in accordance with the chapter's standards before any occupancy begins. Operators routinely conduct periodic inspections of plumbing systems to identify and address deficiencies before they rise to a code violation. Allowing a tenant to move into—or remain in—a unit with non-compliant plumbing places the owner in potential violation of 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 § 7-6-2 makes clear that tenants have a right to occupy premises with plumbing facilities and fixtures that meet the city's standards, as the owner bears the legal duty to provide and maintain them. If plumbing conditions appear to fall below those standards, tenants may consider documenting the issues and reporting them to Rochester's code enforcement or housing inspection office. Tenant-rights organizations in the Rochester area can also help residents understand what options may be available, including raising a code violation as part of a housing complaint.
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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