Shoreview, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 30 § 30-54
Access to premises
Operative Text
Every occupant of a rental dwelling unit shall, upon reasonable notice, give the owner or agent and the city manager or authorized representative access to any part of the dwelling unit or its associated properties at all reasonable times for the purpose of making inspections, repairs, or alterations as are necessary to effect compliance with the provisions of this code. If any owner, occupant, or other person in charge of the building refuses to permit free access and entry to the structure or premises under their control for inspection, the city manager may seek a court order authorizing such inspection.
Shoreview Code of Ordinances ch. 30 § 30-54 establishes that tenants must allow both their landlord (or the landlord's agent) and city officials to enter a rental unit at reasonable times after reasonable notice, for the purpose of inspections, repairs, or alterations needed to meet code requirements. The rule applies to all parts of the dwelling unit and its associated properties. If access is refused, the city manager is authorized to seek a court order to compel entry.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Shoreview Code of Ordinances ch. 30 § 30-54, compliant property owners and managers generally provide reasonable advance notice before entering a unit and coordinate entry times that are reasonable for both parties. Operators typically document their inspection and repair visits to demonstrate that access was sought and used only for legitimate code-compliance purposes. When city representatives also need access, coordinating with both the occupant and the city manager's office is consistent with the expectations this provision establishes.
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 § 30-54 gives tenants the right to receive reasonable notice before a landlord, their agent, or a city representative enters the rental unit, and entry must occur at reasonable times. Tenants should be aware that the provision also obligates them to provide access when these conditions are met, and that refusal can lead the city manager to pursue a court order authorizing entry. Tenants who believe access requests are not meeting the 'reasonable notice' or 'reasonable times' standards may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or review the broader Shoreview Code for additional 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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