Sandstone, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 155 (2026) § 118.12
AUTHORITY AND ENFORCEMENT
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(A) Nothing in this chapter shall prevent the city from taking action under any of its building, nuisance, fire, housing, zoning or other health safety codes to seek abatement, injunctive relief or criminal prosecution for the violations. The city may seek injunctive relief against a property owner or designated agent who fails to comply with the terms and conditions of this chapter to obtain an order forbidding rental of the property or occupancy until violations of this chapter have been remedied by the property owner or designated agent. (Prior Code, § 440.25) (B) In the event that the property owner or the tenant refuses to allow the city to enter the property in order to conduct an inspection authorized by this chapter or to ensure that the property is in compliance with the requirements of this chapter, the city may seek an administrative search warrant in order to enter the property. (Prior Code, § 440.27) (Ord. 2015-07, passed 9-2-2015)
Sandstone Ch. 155 Rental Dwellings § 118.12 establishes that the city retains full authority to pursue enforcement through its existing building, nuisance, fire, housing, zoning, and health-safety codes alongside the rental dwelling chapter itself. If a property owner or designated agent does not comply with the chapter's requirements, the city may seek a court order prohibiting rental or occupancy of the property until violations are corrected. Additionally, if either a property owner or a tenant refuses to allow an authorized inspection, the city is empowered to obtain an administrative search warrant to gain entry.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Sandstone Ch. 155 Rental Dwellings § 118.12, compliant operators generally ensure that city inspectors are granted access to the property when an inspection has been authorized under the chapter. Operators who refuse entry risk the city seeking an administrative search warrant, and those who fail to meet the chapter's requirements may face injunctive relief that could bar rental or occupancy of the property. Maintaining records of compliance and responding promptly to inspection requests are practices commonly associated with operators who avoid escalated enforcement under this provision.
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 § 118.12 makes clear that tenants, like property owners, may be subject to an administrative search warrant if they refuse to allow a city-authorized inspection. Tenants should be aware that the city's enforcement authority under this provision runs parallel to other local codes, meaning multiple regulatory frameworks may apply to conditions in a rental dwelling. Tenants who have questions about their rights during an inspection or about how enforcement actions may affect their housing can consult a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office for general guidance.
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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