Rogers, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 105, art. IV § 105-217
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(a) When the conduct of any license holder or their agent, representative, employee or lessee or the condition of their rental dwelling is detrimental to the public health, safety and general welfare as to constitute a nuisance, fire hazard or other unsafe or dangerous condition and thus give rise to an emergency, the compliance official shall have the authority to summarily condemn or close off such area of the rental dwelling. (b) Any person aggrieved by a decision of the compliance official to cease business or revoke or suspend the license or permit shall be entitled to appeal to the council immediately, by filing a notice of appeal. The city administrator shall schedule a date for hearing before the council and notify the aggrieved person of the date. (c) The hearing shall be conducted in the same manner as if the aggrieved person had not received summary action. (d) The decision of the compliance official shall not be voided by the filing of such appeal. Only after the council has held its hearing will the decision of the compliance official be affected.
Rogers Code of Ordinances ch. 105, art. IV § 105-217 establishes a process for immediate government action when a rental dwelling poses a serious threat to public health, safety, or welfare. Under this provision, a compliance official may summarily condemn or close off a rental property — or portions of it — without waiting for a standard hearing when an emergency condition such as a nuisance, fire hazard, or other dangerous situation exists. Any person harmed by that decision has the right to appeal to the city council, but the compliance official's order remains in effect while the appeal is pending until the council acts.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Rogers Code of Ordinances ch. 105, art. IV § 105-217, compliant rental property operators generally maintain their units in a condition that avoids nuisances, fire hazards, and other unsafe or dangerous situations that could trigger emergency action by the compliance official. Operators who receive a summary condemnation or closure order should be aware that the order stays in force even if an appeal is filed. A landlord who wishes to contest such a decision may file a notice of appeal with the city administrator, who will then schedule a council hearing.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Rogers Code of Ordinances ch. 105, art. IV § 105-217 gives tenants a degree of protection by authorizing the compliance official to act immediately when a rental dwelling becomes dangerous enough to constitute an emergency. If a tenant believes their unit poses a serious health or safety risk, they may consider contacting the city's compliance office to report the condition. Tenants whose housing is affected by a summary action under this provision may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization to understand how the appeal process and any resulting council hearing could affect their situation.
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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