Saint Bonifacius, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 150 (2026) § 151.25
PURPOSE AND SCOPE
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(A) Purpose. The purpose of this subchapter is to provide minimum standards to safeguard life or limb, health and public welfare by regulating and controlling the use and occupancy, maintenance and repair of all buildings and structures within the city used as rental housing. The purpose of this subchapter is not to create or otherwise establish or designate any particular class or group of persons who will or should be especially protected or benefitted by the terms of this subchapter. (B) Scope. The provisions of this subchapter shall apply to all buildings or portions thereof leased for human living or sleeping purposes, including those in existence at the time of adoption of this subchapter. If any provision of this subchapter conflicts with the Building Code, Fire Code, Plumbing Code, Mechanical Code or any other state code or law, such code or law shall control. (C) Application to existing buildings. Additions, alterations or repairs shall be done in compliance with the Building Code, Fire Code, Plumbing Code and Mechanical Code. Applicable permits shall apply as required by such codes. (Ord. 83C, passed 2-16-2011)
Saint Bonifacius Ch. 150 § 151.25 establishes the foundational purpose and reach of the city's rental housing subchapter, setting minimum standards for the use, occupancy, maintenance, and repair of rental buildings to protect life, health, and public welfare. The subchapter applies to all buildings or portions of buildings leased for human living or sleeping, including those that existed before the ordinance was adopted in 2011. Where this subchapter conflicts with the Building Code, Fire Code, Plumbing Code, Mechanical Code, or other state law, those other codes and laws take precedence.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Saint Bonifacius Ch. 150 § 151.25, operators of rental housing are generally expected to maintain all leased residential spaces—regardless of when the building was constructed—in compliance with the minimum standards set out in this subchapter. When undertaking additions, alterations, or repairs, compliant operators ensure that work conforms to the applicable Building, Fire, Plumbing, and Mechanical Codes and that all required permits are obtained. Because state codes and other local codes control in the event of a conflict with this subchapter, property managers typically cross-reference those codes when planning any maintenance or improvement work.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Saint Bonifacius Ch. 150 § 151.25 makes clear that the rental housing subchapter's minimum standards apply to all residential rental spaces in the city, including older buildings that predate the 2011 ordinance, meaning tenants in any leased living or sleeping space are covered by these baseline protections. The subchapter explicitly states that it does not create a specially protected class of persons, but it does establish a city-wide floor for housing conditions. Tenants who believe their rental unit falls short of these minimum standards may consider contacting the city of Saint Bonifacius directly, reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization, or reviewing how other applicable codes—such as the Building or Fire Code—may provide additional protections.
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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