Saint Anthony, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 155 (2026) § 152.06
RESPONSIBILITIES OF OWNER AND LANDLORD
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(A) Owner responsible. Every owner of a rental dwelling is responsible for violations of duties and obligations imposed by this chapter even if the duty or obligation is also imposed on the occupant(s) of the rental dwelling, or even if the owner, by agreement, has imposed on the occupant(s) the duty of making sure that the rental dwelling complies with the requirements of this subchapter, applicable provisions of the city code, and the International Property Maintenance Code. (B) Cleanliness. Every owner of a rental dwelling is responsible for keeping that part of the premises which he or she occupies or controls in a clean, sanitary, and safe condition, free of rodent harborage, as rodents are defined in the city code related to nuisances, in conformance with this subchapter, applicable provisions of the city code, and the International Property Maintenance Code, including any shared or common areas in a multiple-family dwelling. (C) Obtain license. The owner or resident agent must obtain a license and pay all license fees as required by this chapter before the rental dwelling may be rented. Failure to obtain the required license shall cause the city to take the steps to remove the rental opportunity established in § 152.14 . (D) Drives, parking, sidewalks. The owner of an apartment building must provide and maintain effective illumination in all exterior parking lots and walkways, parking areas, and driveways. Unless agreed upon, the owner of a property adjacent to walkways must use due diligence to keep the walk safe for pedestrians. No such owner or occupant may allow snow, ice, dirt, or rubbish to remain on the walk longer than 12 hours after it has been deposited. (E) Discontinuance of service or facilities. No owner, operator, or occupant may cause any service, facility, equipment, or utility required under this chapter to be removed from, shut off, or discontinued, for any occupied dwelling, except for temporary emergencies and temporary interruptions necessary for repairs or alterations. (Prior Code, § 150.125) (Ord. 08-003, passed 4-22-2008; Ord. 2024-01, passed 4-9-2024; Ord. 2025-06, passed 10-28-2025) Penalty, see § 10.99
Saint Anthony Ch. 155 Rental Housing Regulations § 152.06 establishes that rental property owners bear ultimate responsibility for code compliance, regardless of any private agreements shifting duties to tenants. Owners must maintain clean, safe, and pest-free conditions in areas they control—including shared spaces—obtain a required rental license before renting, keep exterior walkways and parking areas lit and clear of snow, ice, and debris within 12 hours, and may not cut off utilities or essential services except during genuine emergencies or necessary repairs. These obligations run with ownership and cannot be contracted away.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 152.06, compliant rental operators in Saint Anthony secure a valid rental license and pay all associated fees before placing a unit on the market, understanding that failure to do so can trigger the city's process to remove the rental opportunity under § 152.14. Operators routinely maintain shared areas, exterior lighting, driveways, and walkways in clean and safe condition, and clear snow, ice, dirt, or rubbish from adjacent walks within 12 hours of deposit. They also ensure that utilities and required services remain uninterrupted for occupied units, limiting shutoffs strictly to genuine emergencies or repair-related interruptions.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
§ 152.06 makes clear that a landlord's responsibility for code compliance cannot be eliminated by a lease clause assigning maintenance duties to tenants—the owner remains accountable regardless of what any private agreement says. Tenants who experience conditions such as pest harborage, unlit parking areas, uncleared walkways, or interrupted utilities may have grounds to raise a violation of this provision, and can document conditions and contact the City of Saint Anthony to report noncompliance. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand available options, including how violations under this section relate to the penalty provisions referenced at § 10.99.
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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