Shoreview, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 30 § 30-53
Inspections
Operative Text
(a) Required generally. No dwelling unit rental license shall be issued or renewed unless the owner of the rental unit agrees in the application to permit inspections of the unit. It shall be the responsibility of the operator or agent to inform tenants of the scheduled inspections. The license holder and designated resident agent shall be present for scheduled inspections. The city reserves the right to perform or require additional inspections if deemed necessary by the city or at the request of the tenant. (b) Initial and routine inspections. Upon receipt of a complete application for a dwelling unit rental license, an inspection of the premises shall be conducted thereafter by the city manager to ensure that the dwelling unit and premises is in substantial compliance with all applicable city regulations. (c) Notice of routine inspection. Prior to conducting an inspection, the city manager shall provide written notification to the owner or the owner's agent and provide reasonable notice of the scheduled inspection date. (d) Routine inspection schedule. Licensed units be inspected by the city manager in accordance with the following: (1) General dwelling unit: all dwelling units every two years. (2) Multi-family dwelling unit: one-third of all dwelling units annually. (3) Short term unit: all dwelling units every year. (e) Complaint activated inspections. Inspections may be scheduled based on complaints received by the city. Not less than seven days prior to the inspection, written notification to inspect a property and the reason therefor shall be sent to the owner and agent of the property stating the date and time of the inspection. If the owner and agent of the property request a change in proposed date of inspection, request must be made within 72 in advance hours of proposed inspection date. It shall be the responsibility of the owner and manager to notify the tenants of the property of the scheduled inspection. The owner and its agent must be on site at the time of inspection for entry and security purposes.
Shoreview Code of Ordinances ch. 30 § 30-53 establishes a mandatory inspection framework tied to the rental licensing process. Rental units cannot receive or renew a license unless the owner agrees to allow city inspections, and the city conducts inspections on a recurring schedule — every two years for general dwelling units, annually for one-third of multi-family units, and every year for short-term units. The city may also schedule inspections in response to tenant complaints, with written notice sent to the owner and agent at least seven days in advance. Tenants must be informed of any scheduled inspection by the operator or owner.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Shoreview Code of Ordinances ch. 30 § 30-53, compliant rental operators agree to inspection access as part of the license application and renewal process, and they ensure that both the license holder and designated resident agent are present at the time of any scheduled inspection. Operators are responsible for notifying tenants of upcoming inspections — whether routine or complaint-activated — and must be on site during complaint-based inspections for entry and security purposes. When a complaint-activated inspection is scheduled, operators who need to reschedule must submit that request at least 72 hours before the proposed inspection date.
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 § 30-53 gives tenants the right to request an inspection by the city, which can trigger a complaint-activated inspection with written notice provided to the property owner and agent. Tenants should expect to be notified by their landlord or property manager before any scheduled inspection takes place, as that notification is a legal responsibility of the operator under this provision. Tenants who believe an inspection is warranted or that their landlord is not complying with inspection requirements may contact the City of Shoreview directly or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization 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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