White Bear Township, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 6, art. IV § 6-155
Enforcement and inspection authority
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(a) Generally. The town board and their designated agents shall be the code enforcement officers who shall administer and enforce this article and who are authorized to cause inspections on a scheduled basis for rental units, or otherwise when reason exists to believe that a violation of this article has been or is being committed. (b) Time of inspections. Inspections shall be conducted during reasonable daylight hours and the code enforcement officer shall present evidence of official capacity to the occupant in charge of a respective dwelling unit. (c) Inspection access denial; court order for entry. Any owner, occupant, or other person in charge of a dwelling or dwelling unit may refuse to permit free access and entry to the structure or premises under the control of the same for inspection and the code enforcement officer may seek a court order authorizing such inspection. (d) Excessive inspections. If the code enforcement officer is required to make more than one inspection of a dwelling or dwelling unit that is subject to licensing pursuant to this article, the owner shall be subject to an excess inspection fee as provided in the town fee schedule.
White Bear Township Code of Ordinances ch. 6, art. IV § 6-155 establishes the framework for how rental-unit inspections are conducted and enforced. The town board and its designated agents serve as code enforcement officers, authorized to inspect rental units on a scheduled basis or when a violation is suspected. Inspections must occur during reasonable daylight hours, and officers must show official credentials. Owners, occupants, or other responsible parties may refuse entry, but the enforcement officer may then seek a court order to gain access. If more than one inspection of a licensed unit becomes necessary, the property owner may be charged an excess inspection fee according to the town's fee schedule.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 6-155, compliant rental property operators in White Bear Township generally cooperate with scheduled inspections during daylight hours and ensure their units meet code standards so that repeat visits are not required. Because the ordinance ties excess inspection fees to the town's fee schedule, operators who maintain properties in good condition reduce the risk of incurring those additional charges. Keeping accurate records of maintenance and repairs can help demonstrate ongoing compliance when code enforcement officers present their credentials and request access.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 6-155 of the White Bear Township Code of Ordinances gives tenants the right to know that any code enforcement officer requesting entry must present official credentials and conduct inspections only during reasonable daylight hours. Tenants and occupants are permitted under this provision to refuse entry, though doing so may lead the officer to seek a court order authorizing the inspection. Tenants who believe inspections are being conducted improperly or that violations exist may contact the White Bear Township town board or its designated enforcement agents, or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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