Victoria, Minn., Mun. Code art. 103-V (2026) § 103-123
Structural Requirements
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All existing structural components are deemed acceptable, provided that, in the opinion of the code official, such components have been properly maintained and do not make the building or property hazardous as defined by Minn. Stats. § 463.15, subd. 3. (Code 1998, § 8-124; Ord. No. 349, 4-12-2007)
Under Victoria's Rental Housing Code § 103-123, existing structural components of a rental property are treated as meeting code standards as long as a code official determines they have been properly maintained and do not render the building or property hazardous under the definition set out in Minnesota Statutes § 463.15, subdivision 3. This provision creates a maintenance-based standard rather than requiring structural upgrades simply because a building is older. The key threshold is whether the components are hazardous as legally defined, not whether they meet the specifications of newer construction.
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Under § 103-123, property owners and managers generally demonstrate compliance by keeping all structural components in a properly maintained condition so that no component becomes hazardous within the meaning of Minn. Stats. § 463.15, subd. 3. Compliant operators typically document routine inspections and maintenance activities, since the code official's opinion about the condition of structural elements is central to whether existing components are deemed acceptable. Maintaining clear maintenance records and promptly addressing deterioration are practices commonly associated with meeting this standard.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 103-123 of Victoria's Rental Housing Code gives tenants a basis to raise concerns if structural components of their rental property appear to be poorly maintained or potentially hazardous under Minn. Stats. § 463.15, subd. 3. Tenants who believe a structural element has fallen below the maintenance standard described in this provision may consider contacting the local code official to request an inspection. Tenant-rights organizations in the area can also help residents understand what options are generally available when structural conditions are in question.
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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