Shoreview, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 30 § 30-58
Crime- and drug-free lease addendum
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All tenant leases signed following the enactment of the ordinance from which this section is derived, except for state-licensed residential facilities and subject to all preemptory state and federal laws, shall contain the following crime-free housing language or equivalent thereof in the lease or in the form of an addendum: (1) The resident, any members of the resident's household or a guest or other person under the resident's control shall not engage in illegal activity, including drug-related illegal activity, on or near the premises. The term "drug-related illegal activity" means the illegal manufacture, sale, distribution, purchase, use or possession with the intent to manufacture, sell, distribute, or use of a controlled substance (as defined in section 102 of the Controlled Substance Act (21 USC 802)) or possession of drug paraphernalia. (2) The resident, any members of the resident's household or a guest or other person under the resident's control shall not engage in any act intended to facilitate illegal activity, including drug-related illegal activity, on or near the premises. (3) The resident or members of the household will not permit the dwelling unit to be used for, or to facilitate, illegal activity, including drug-related illegal activity, regardless of whether the individual engaging in such activity is a member of the household. (4) The resident or members of the household shall not engage in the manufacture, sale, or distribution of illegal drugs at any locations, whether on or near the dwelling unit premises or otherwise. (5) The resident, any member of the resident's household or guest or other person under the resident's control shall not engage in acts of violence or threats of violence, including, but not limited to, the unlawful discharge of firearms, prostitution, criminal street gang activity, intimidation, or any other breach of the rental agreement that otherwise jeopardizes the health, safety and welfare of the landlord, their agents or tenants. (6) Violation of the provisions in subsections (1) through (5) of this section shall be a material violation of the lease and good cause for immediate termination of tenancy.
Shoreview Code of Ordinances ch. 30 § 30-58 requires that leases signed after the ordinance's enactment include specific crime-free and drug-free language, either within the lease itself or as an addendum. The required language prohibits residents, household members, guests, and anyone under the resident's control from engaging in illegal activity—including drug-related offenses, acts of violence, threats, gang activity, and related conduct—on or near the rental premises. A violation of any of these provisions is defined as a material breach of the lease and constitutes grounds for immediate termination of tenancy, with limited exceptions for state-licensed residential facilities and subject to applicable state and federal law.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Shoreview Code of Ordinances ch. 30 § 30-58, compliant rental operators include the required crime-free and drug-free lease language—or an equivalent addendum—in all new leases executed after the ordinance's enactment. Operators typically maintain a copy of the signed addendum in tenant files to document compliance and ensure the lease clearly identifies prohibited conduct, including drug-related activity, violence, threats, and gang activity. Because a violation of these provisions constitutes a material breach and grounds for immediate termination under § 30-58, operators generally familiarize themselves with the specific categories of prohibited conduct outlined in subsections (1) through (5).
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 § 30-58 means that leases signed after the ordinance took effect should contain crime-free and drug-free language covering residents, household members, and guests. Tenants have an interest in understanding that the prohibited conduct listed in subsections (1) through (5)—ranging from drug-related activity to acts of violence—is defined as a material lease violation that can trigger immediate termination of tenancy. Tenants who have questions about how this provision applies to their lease, or who believe it is being applied in a manner inconsistent with state or federal law, may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid resource for general information.
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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