Stewartville, Minn., City Code ch. 14 (2026) § 1400.01
Intent. It is declared to be the purpose and intent of Chapter 14 to protect and preserve
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1400.01 Intent. It is declared to be the purpose and intent of Chapter 14 to protect and preserve
this City's neighborhoods and the public health, safety, welfare and morals of those who live
there. The City Council has determined that:
1. There are persons residing in rental property in the City engaging in disorderly conduct
which results in a hostile environment for other citizens living close to the rental
property;
2. There is currently no procedure by which the City can charge rental property owners or
managers with a criminal offense as a result of disorderly conduct occurring on his or her
rental property.
Accordingly, it is the intent of Chapter 14 to address the serious problems posed by the
occurrence of disorderly conduct and to the health and safety of all residents in all portions
of the City.
(Ord. passed 6-9-98)Section 1400.01 of Stewartville, MN City Code Chapter 14 establishes the overarching purpose of the chapter: to protect neighborhood quality and the public health, safety, welfare, and morals of city residents. The City Council recognized that disorderly conduct occurring on rental properties was creating a hostile environment for nearby residents, and that no prior mechanism existed to hold rental property owners or managers accountable for such conduct. Chapter 14 was enacted to fill that gap by creating a framework to address disorderly conduct on rental premises.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 1400.01, Chapter 14 was specifically designed to create accountability for rental property owners and managers in Stewartville where disorderly conduct occurs on their properties. Compliant operators generally stay informed about conduct occurring on their rental premises and take proactive steps to address behavior that could be considered disorderly, since the chapter was enacted precisely because no prior criminal mechanism existed to address such situations. Understanding the intent behind Chapter 14 helps property managers appreciate why the city treats conduct on rental premises as a landlord responsibility.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 1400.01 signals that Stewartville's Chapter 14 was enacted with the well-being of all city residents in mind, including those living near rental properties where disorderly conduct may occur. Tenants who are affected by disorderly conduct in or around rental premises may find that this chapter provides a framework through which the city can act. Tenants seeking to understand their rights or options under Chapter 14 may benefit from consulting a local tenant-rights organization or reviewing the full chapter for the specific procedures and protections it establishes.
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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