St. Louis Park, Minn., City Code ch. 8 §§ 8-326–8-335 (2026) § 8-329
Maintenance
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Sec. 8-329. Maintenance. The owner of a residential building or portion thereof operated as rental housing must maintain all dwelling units, common space, and exteriors of such buildings within the owner’s control in compliance with the city code, and state and federal laws and regulations. The owner of such rental housing shall perform a periodic assessment of all portions of the building and correct any inadequacies to ensure the building is maintained in good repair. (Ord. No. 2334-07, 08-10-2007; Ord. No. 2361-08, 1-1-2009)
Section 8-329 of the St. Louis Park City Code establishes that rental property owners are responsible for keeping all dwelling units, shared spaces, and building exteriors in compliance with city, state, and federal standards. The rule also requires owners to conduct periodic assessments of their buildings and address any deficiencies found. This provision applies to any residential building or portion of one that is operated as rental housing.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Sec. 8-329, compliant rental operators in St. Louis Park routinely inspect all parts of their buildings — including individual units, common areas, and exteriors — and document those assessments. When deficiencies are identified, operators generally address them promptly to bring the property into conformance with applicable city code and state and federal regulations. Maintaining records of periodic assessments and completed repairs is a practice commonly associated with ongoing compliance under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Sec. 8-329 establishes that tenants in St. Louis Park rental housing have a right to live in a property that is kept in good repair and meets city, state, and federal standards. If a dwelling unit, common area, or building exterior appears to fall short of those standards, tenants may consider documenting the conditions and reporting concerns to the St. Louis Park city code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations in Minnesota can also help renters understand what options are generally available when a landlord may not be meeting the maintenance obligations outlined in this provision.
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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