West Saint Paul, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 155 (2026) § 150.045
POSTED TO PREVENT OCCUPANCY
Operative Text
Whenever any rental dwelling or rental dwelling unit is found to be unfit for human habitation under § 150.040 , it shall be posted by the Building Official on the door of the rental dwelling or rental dwelling unit, whichever the case may be, to prevent further occupancy. No person, other than the Building Official, shall remove or alter any posting. The Building Official will post the date the rental dwelling or rental dwelling unit shall be vacated and no person shall reside in, occupy or cause to be occupied that rental dwelling or rental dwelling unit until the Building Official or Council permits it. (2001 Code, § 435.19) (Ord. 06-16, passed - - ; Ord. 15-09, passed 9-14-2015)
West Saint Paul Ch. 155 § 150.045 establishes a formal posting process for rental dwellings or units that have been determined unfit for human habitation under § 150.040. When such a determination is made, the Building Official places a notice on the door of the affected property indicating the date by which it must be vacated. Once posted, no one may remove or alter the notice, and no one may live in or occupy the unit until the Building Official or the City Council formally authorizes re-occupancy.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under West Saint Paul Ch. 155 § 150.045, property owners and managers should be aware that a Building Official posting on a rental unit door carries immediate legal weight — the unit cannot be re-rented or re-occupied until official authorization is granted. Compliant operators typically document the condition of the property, work promptly to remediate the deficiencies identified under § 150.040, and coordinate with the Building Official to obtain clearance before allowing any new or returning occupants. Interfering with or removing a posted notice is itself a violation of this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
West Saint Paul Ch. 155 § 150.045 protects tenants by ensuring that a unit officially deemed unfit for habitation is clearly marked and legally off-limits for occupancy until authorities confirm it is safe. If a tenant believes a landlord has removed or altered a Building Official's posting, or has attempted to place someone in a posted unit, that concern can generally be reported to the West Saint Paul Building Official or relevant city department. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Minnesota housing law can help individuals understand what options may be available when a unit is posted or when a landlord's conduct appears to conflict with § 150.045.
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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