Sandstone, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 155 (2026) § 118.08
METHOD OF CORRECTION
Operative Text
(A) Whenever the city’s inspector determines that any residential rental property fails to meet the requirements set forth in this chapter, the State Building Code or Fire Code or any city code provision, he or she shall issue a notice to the owner setting forth the violations and ordering the owner to correct the violations. The notice must be provided to the owner either personally or by U.S. certified mail, return receipt requested. The notice must also be posted on the door of the licensed property that is found to be in violation. (B) The notice shall be in writing and include the following information: (1) The property’s address; (2) A description of the location and nature of the violation; (3) A description of the work that needs to be performed in order to correct the violation; and (4) The date upon which the violation must be corrected. (Prior Code, § 440.15) (Ord. 2015-07, passed 9-2-2015)
Sandstone Ch. 155 Rental Dwellings § 118.08 establishes the formal process by which the city notifies property owners of code violations found at residential rental properties. When an inspector identifies a violation of the chapter's requirements, the State Building Code, Fire Code, or any city code provision, a written notice must be delivered to the owner—either in person or by certified mail with return receipt—and also posted on the door of the affected property. That notice must specify the property address, the nature and location of the violation, the corrective work required, and the deadline for correction.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Sandstone Ch. 155 Rental Dwellings § 118.08, compliant operators generally maintain current ownership contact information with the city so that any violation notice sent by certified mail or delivered in person reaches the right party without delay. Because the notice will also be posted on the property door, operators typically act promptly upon receipt to assess the described violation, understand the required corrective work, and meet the correction deadline stated in the notice. Keeping records of all notices received, along with documentation of completed repairs, supports a clear compliance history.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Sandstone Ch. 155 Rental Dwellings § 118.08 gives tenants a way to recognize when a formal violation process has been initiated at their rental property, since a copy of any violation notice must be posted on the door of the affected unit or building. Tenants who observe such a posted notice can review it to understand what violation was found, what work is required, and when it must be corrected. Those with concerns about whether violations are being addressed may consider contacting the city's inspection office, reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization, or exploring whether an unresolved violation is relevant to any existing dispute under this chapter.
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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