Victoria, Minn., Mun. Code art. 103-V (2026) § 103-114
Enforcement
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Authority. The building official is hereby authorized and directed to enforce or cause the enforcement of all of the provisions of this article. For such purposes, the building official or his designated representative shall have the powers of a code official. The code official shall have the power to render interpretations of this article. Such interpretations shall be in conformity with the intent and purpose of this article. Right of entry. When it is necessary to make an inspection to enforce the provisions of this article, or when the code official or housing inspector has reasonable cause to believe that there exists in a building or upon a premises a condition that is contrary to or in violation of this article, the code official or housing inspector may enter the building or premises at reasonable times to inspect or to perform the duties imposed by this article, provided that the property owner is notified and either property owner or tenant or other person having charge or control of the building or premises permits entry. If entry is refused, the code official or housing inspector shall have recourse to the remedies provided by law to secure entry. (Code 1998, § 8-115; Ord. No. 349, 4-12-2007)
Victoria's Rental Housing Code § 103-114 establishes that the building official holds primary authority to enforce all provisions of the rental housing article and may delegate that authority to designated representatives. Code officials are empowered to interpret the article's requirements, provided those interpretations align with the article's stated intent and purpose. When enforcement or inspection is necessary, officials or housing inspectors may enter a property at reasonable times after notifying the owner and receiving permission from the owner, tenant, or another person in control; if entry is denied, officials may pursue legal remedies to gain access.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 103-114, compliant property operators generally cooperate with building officials and housing inspectors who arrive at reasonable times with proper notice to conduct inspections. Operators who understand this provision recognize that refusing entry does not end the matter — the code official may seek legal remedies to compel access, which can escalate the situation. Keeping records of inspection visits and maintaining open communication with the building official's office reflects standard practice under this enforcement framework.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 103-114 makes clear that tenants are among the parties whose permission is sought before a code official or housing inspector enters a rental property, giving tenants a recognized role in the inspection process. If a tenant believes conditions in their unit violate the rental housing article, they may contact the building official's office to request an inspection, since that office is specifically charged with enforcing these provisions. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Victoria's Rental Housing Code can help residents understand how the inspection and enforcement process works in practice.
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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