Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-9-9
Notice of violation (Rochester Housing Code)
Operative Text
The director must serve notice to the applicant, as required by sections 7-3-26 through 7-3-31 , whenever the director's investigation of an application for registration certificate indicates that the dwelling, apartment or rooming unit that is non-owner occupied does not comply with the provisions of this Code. Additionally, owners of rental property must give notice of outstanding violations under section 7-9-18 to purchasers of such property.
Under Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-9-9, when the city director investigates an application for a registration certificate and finds that a non-owner-occupied dwelling, apartment, or rooming unit falls short of Code requirements, the director is required to formally notify the applicant of those violations. Separately, the provision places a disclosure obligation on rental property owners: before completing a sale, they must inform prospective purchasers of any outstanding violations on record under § 7-9-18. These two requirements work together to keep both current applicants and future property owners informed about known code deficiencies.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-9-9 creates two distinct compliance obligations for rental property operators. First, when a registration certificate application triggers a director's investigation revealing code deficiencies in a non-owner-occupied unit, the director will issue a formal notice of violation to the applicant, so operators generally maintain records of any such notices and track remediation steps. Second, when selling rental property, compliant operators disclose any outstanding violations documented under § 7-9-18 to prospective buyers before the transaction closes, ensuring that new owners are aware of existing code issues at the time of purchase.
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 § 7-9-9 establishes that tenants living in non-owner-occupied dwellings, apartments, or rooming units benefit from a process in which the city director formally notifies property owners of code violations discovered during registration certificate reviews. If a rental property is sold, this provision also requires the seller to disclose any outstanding violations under § 7-9-18 to the buyer, which can affect the continuity of repairs or remediation efforts. Tenants who believe violations have gone unaddressed may consider contacting the city's housing or code enforcement office, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization, to understand what options are generally available.
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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