Shoreview, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 30 § 30-126
Penalties; administrative citations
Operative Text
(a) A violation of this article is an administrative offense that may be subject to an administrative citation and civil penalties. (b) The procedure for administrative citations for violation of this article shall be as provided in chapter 2 , article V. (c) The penalty for a violation of sections 30-123 and 30-124 shall be the sum of the applicable amount of relocation assistance plus $500.00. (d) A violation of this article shall constitute a separate offense for each dwelling unit affected. (e) Within 30 days after a person pays the penalty in subsection (c) of this section to the city, the city shall pay to the displaced tenant of the housing unit in which the violation occurred an amount equal to the relocation assistance amount specified in section 30-124 .
Shoreview Code of Ordinances ch. 30 § 30-126 establishes that violations of the article's rental regulations are administrative offenses subject to civil penalties. The penalty for violating the relocation assistance requirements in sections 30-123 and 30-124 is calculated as the required relocation assistance amount plus an additional $500, and each affected dwelling unit counts as a separate offense. Notably, within 30 days of a landlord paying that penalty to the city, the city is required to pass the relocation assistance portion of the payment directly to the displaced tenant.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Shoreview Code of Ordinances ch. 30 § 30-126, operators who fail to comply with the relocation assistance requirements of sections 30-123 and 30-124 face a civil penalty equal to the owed relocation assistance amount plus $500 for each affected unit. Because each dwelling unit constitutes a separate offense, a single incident involving multiple units can result in compounding penalties. Compliant operators generally ensure that relocation assistance obligations are met before or at the time of displacement to avoid triggering the administrative citation process outlined in chapter 2, article V.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Shoreview Code of Ordinances ch. 30 § 30-126 provides a meaningful protection for displaced tenants: if a landlord is penalized for violating the relocation assistance rules under sections 30-123 and 30-124, the city must forward the relocation assistance portion of that penalty payment to the affected tenant within 30 days. Tenants who believe a violation has occurred may consider filing a complaint through the city's administrative citation process described in chapter 2, article V, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance. Keeping records of any displacement-related communications and payments can be useful when pursuing these general enforcement paths.
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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