West Saint Paul, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 155 (2026) § 150.040
MAINTENANCE STANDARDS
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(A) It is the responsibility of the licensee to assure that every rental dwelling and rental dwelling unit is maintained in compliance with all city ordinances and state laws. A violation of any of the following laws and ordinances constitutes a public nuisance: (1) Building Code (§§ 150.001 through 150.008 ); (2) International Property Maintenance Code (§§ 150.020 through 150.023 ); (3) Animal regulations ( Chapter 90 ); (4) Fire Prevention Code ( Chapter 91 ); (5) Repeat nuisance service calls (§§ 34.15 through 34.19 ); (6) Parked or stored motor vehicles (§ 72.05 (D)); and (7) Public nuisance regulations ( Chapter 94 ). (B) License hearing. Upon the occurrence of .5 violations of the above-stated provisions multiplied by the total number of dwelling units per complex within a 12-month period, or a violation of a Category C mitigation plan as defined in § 150.041 (B), the City Council may hold a license hearing pursuant to § 110.12 for consideration of suspension, revocation or conversion to a provisional license. Depending upon the circumstances, nature and severity of the violation, the City Council may hold a license hearing for fewer than .5 violations, if deemed appropriate. (C) Inspections. The Building Official, Building Inspector, Rental Housing Inspector, Fire Department personnel, police officers and their respective representatives, are authorized to make inspections reasonably necessary to enforce this subchapter. All authorized inspectors have the authority to enter any rental dwelling or rental dwelling unit at all reasonable times. Each occupant of a rental dwelling or rental dwelling unit shall give the owner, the owner’s agent or authorized city official access to any part of such rental dwelling or rental dwelling unit at reasonable times for the purpose of inspection, maintenance, repairs or alterations as are necessary to comply with the provisions of this subchapter. If any owner, owner’s agent or occupant of a rental dwelling or rental dwelling unit fails or refuses to permit entry to a rental dwelling or rental dwelling unit for an inspection pursuant to this subchapter, the inspector may seek an administrative search warrant authorizing such inspection. (2001 Code, § 435.11) (Ord. 06-16, passed - -; Ord. 15-09, passed 9-14-2015)
West Saint Paul Ch. 155 § 150.040 establishes that every rental dwelling must be kept in compliance with a range of city ordinances and state laws, including building, fire, animal, and nuisance codes. Violations of these listed codes are classified as public nuisances. When violations accumulate beyond a defined threshold—generally 0.5 violations per dwelling unit in a complex within a 12-month period—the City Council is empowered to hold a hearing that could result in suspension, revocation, or conversion of the rental license to a provisional status. Authorized city officials, including building inspectors, fire personnel, and police, may enter rental properties at reasonable times to conduct inspections, and may seek an administrative search warrant if entry is refused.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under West Saint Paul Ch. 155 § 150.040, compliant rental operators generally ensure that all units and common areas meet the standards set by the Building Code, International Property Maintenance Code, Fire Prevention Code, and other referenced ordinances. Operators typically track code violations across their properties, since the City Council may initiate a license hearing once violations reach the 0.5-per-unit threshold within a rolling 12-month window—or even sooner if the nature of a violation is deemed serious enough. Maintaining open access for authorized inspectors—including building officials, fire personnel, and police—and promptly addressing any identified deficiencies are practices associated with maintaining a rental license in good standing.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 150.040 of West Saint Paul Ch. 155 gives tenants the assurance that their rental dwelling must be maintained in compliance with building, fire, property maintenance, and nuisance codes, and that violations of those codes are treated as public nuisances. Tenants who observe conditions that may violate these standards can report concerns to the city, as authorized inspectors have the right to enter and inspect rental units at reasonable times. Tenants who believe their unit falls short of the standards referenced in § 150.040 may also wish to consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand the range of options available to them.
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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