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White Bear Township, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 6, art. IV § 6-158

Vacant structures

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Operative Text

White Bear Township, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 6, art. IV § 6-158
(a) Owner to secure vacant structure. The owner of any dwelling, dwelling unit, or rooming unit which has been declared unfit for human habitation, or which is otherwise vacant for a period of 60 days or more, shall make same safe and secure so that it is not hazardous to the health, safety and welfare of the public and does not constitute a public nuisance.
(b) Unsecure vacant buildings declared nuisance. Any vacant dwelling open at doors or windows, if unguarded, shall be deemed to be a hazard to the health, safety and welfare of the public and a public nuisance within the meaning of this article.
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Plain English

White Bear Township Code of Ordinances ch. 6, art. IV § 6-158 establishes that vacant residential structures—whether formally declared unfit for human habitation or simply left empty for 60 or more days—must be kept safe and secure to protect public health and safety. A vacant dwelling that is left open at doors or windows without a guard is automatically treated as a public nuisance and a hazard under this article. The rule applies to dwellings, dwelling units, and rooming units alike.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under White Bear Township Code of Ordinances ch. 6, art. IV § 6-158, operators and owners of vacant residential properties generally ensure that all entry points—doors, windows, and other openings—are properly secured before a unit has been empty for 60 days. Compliant property managers typically conduct regular inspections of vacant units to confirm that no openings have become unsecured over time. Allowing a vacant unit to remain open and unguarded exposes the property to a formal public nuisance designation under this article.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

White Bear Township Code of Ordinances ch. 6, art. IV § 6-158 gives community members a basis to flag vacant, unsecured neighboring properties as public nuisances, since open and unguarded vacant dwellings are explicitly defined as hazards under this article. Tenants or residents who observe a vacant structure that appears open or deteriorating may report the condition to White Bear Township's local code enforcement or housing authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Minnesota municipal code can help explain what remedies or complaint processes may be available in connection with this provision.

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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