Saint Bonifacius, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 150 (2026) § 151.99
PENALTY
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(A) A person who violates the provisions of §§ 151.01 through 151.12 of this chapter may be charged with a misdemeanor or be subject to the issuance of an administrative citation or both. Each day that a violation continues shall be deemed a separate offense. The Code Official may post the rental dwelling unit by appropriate signs or notices prohibiting occupancy and may act to cause the rental dwelling unit to be vacated or remain vacant until the code violations are corrected. (B) A violation of any provision of §§ 151.25 through 151.31 of this chapter is a misdemeanor. Each day the violation continues is a separate violation. In the alternative, the city shall impose the following administrative penalties upon the owner(s): $50 fine, plus an additional charge of $5 per day commencing on the day the alleged violation or violations occur. If, however, the owner has been given a specified correction period by the Code Official, the fine shall be waived if the violation is confirmed corrected by the Code Official before the expiration of such period. (Ord. 82B, passed 2-16-2011; Ord. 83C, passed 2-16-2011)
Saint Bonifacius Ch. 150 Rental Housing § 151.99 establishes two tracks of enforcement for rental housing violations. For violations of §§ 151.01–151.12, a violator may face a misdemeanor charge, an administrative citation, or both, and the Code Official may post notices prohibiting occupancy and order the unit vacated until violations are corrected. For violations of §§ 151.25–151.31, the city may pursue misdemeanor charges or impose administrative penalties starting at a $50 fine plus $5 per day from the date the violation occurs, though the fine may be waived if the owner corrects the violation within a Code Official–specified correction period. In both tracks, each day a violation continues counts as a separate offense.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Saint Bonifacius Ch. 150 § 151.99 generally maintain compliance with both the §§ 151.01–151.12 standards and the §§ 151.25–151.31 requirements to avoid compounding daily penalties. When a Code Official identifies a violation and provides a correction period, compliant operators document and complete repairs before that deadline, since confirmed correction within the specified window can result in waiver of the administrative fine. Operators typically keep records of all inspections, notices, and corrective actions to demonstrate timely compliance and avoid the escalating $5-per-day charge.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Saint Bonifacius Ch. 150 § 151.99, tenants living in rental units subject to violations of §§ 151.01–151.12 or §§ 151.25–151.31 have the benefit of enforcement mechanisms that can compel landlords to correct conditions or face daily-accruing penalties. The Code Official holds authority to post occupancy-prohibition notices and order units vacated until violations are remedied, which reflects the city's interest in habitable housing. Tenants who believe their unit has unaddressed code violations may consider contacting the Saint Bonifacius Code Official to report conditions, and consulting a local tenant-rights organization can help clarify available options under this provision.
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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