Saint Anthony, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 155 (2026) § 152.07
RESPONSIBILITIES OF OCCUPANT OR RENTER
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(A) Access by owner. Every occupant of a rental dwelling shall give the owner or resident agent access to his or her unit, and that part of the premises which he or she occupies or controls, at reasonable times for the purpose of inspections and maintenance, and making necessary repairs or alterations on the premises. (B) Cleanliness. Every occupant of a rental dwelling is responsible for keeping his or her unit, and any part of the premises which he or she occupies of 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. (C) Disposal of rubbish, recyclables, and other waste. Every occupant of a rental dwelling shall store and dispose of all his or her rubbish, garbage and waste in a clean, sanitary and safe manner. All rubbish, garbage, and waste must be collected by a hauler who is licensed by the city as required by §§ 115.050 through 115.054 . The storage of refuse and recyclable collection containers shall not be kept in the front yard setback without approved screening or fencing in accordance with §§ 150.085 through 150.089 . (Prior Code, § 150.126) (Ord. 08-003, passed 4-22-2008; Ord. 2022-03, passed 5-27-2022; Ord. 2024-01, passed 4-9-2024) Penalty, see § 10.99
Saint Anthony Ch. 155 Rental Housing Regulations § 152.07 establishes a set of baseline responsibilities that fall on occupants of rental dwellings rather than on property owners. The rule requires tenants to allow reasonable access for inspections and repairs, maintain their unit and any controlled areas in a clean and sanitary condition free of rodent harborage, and properly store and dispose of rubbish, garbage, and recyclables using a city-licensed hauler. Refuse and recycling containers may not be stored in the front yard setback unless approved screening or fencing is in place consistent with the city's zoning standards.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 152.07, the city of Saint Anthony places certain maintenance and access obligations directly on occupants, which can be relevant context when a property owner or manager is evaluating the condition of a unit or responding to a code complaint. Compliant operators typically document the tenant's access obligations in the lease agreement, referencing the requirement that occupants allow entry at reasonable times for inspections, maintenance, and necessary repairs. Owners and managers also generally communicate expectations around waste disposal and cleanliness at move-in, noting that tenants are required to use a city-licensed hauler and to keep refuse containers out of the front yard setback unless proper screening is in place per §§ 150.085–150.089.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 152.07 of Saint Anthony's Rental Housing Regulations outlines responsibilities that are placed on you as an occupant, including maintaining cleanliness, providing reasonable access to the owner or their agent for inspections and repairs, and using a city-licensed hauler for waste disposal. Understanding these obligations can be important if a code violation is alleged, since the provision distinguishes between duties that belong to the tenant and those that belong to the owner. Tenants who have questions about how these responsibilities interact with their rights—or who believe a violation has been improperly attributed to them—may wish to consult a local tenant-rights organization or review 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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