Willmar, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 6.5, art. II § 6.5-29
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The provisions of this article shall apply uniformly to the construction, maintenance, use and occupancy of all residential rental units and structures, inclusive of rental units in mixed-use structures where applicable, and to all renter-occupied mobile homes and shall apply uniformly to the alteration, repair, equipment, use, occupancy and maintenance of all existing residential rental units and structures, inclusive of rental units in mixed-use structures, and to all renter-occupied mobile homes within the jurisdiction of the city, irrespective of when or under what code or codes such buildings or structures were originally constructed or rehabilitated. However, the provisions of this article shall not apply to any county, state, or federally licensed facilities/units.
Willmar Code of Ordinances ch. 6.5, art. II § 6.5-29 establishes that the rental housing standards set out in Article II apply broadly and uniformly to all residential rental units and structures within Willmar's city limits, including rental units within mixed-use buildings and renter-occupied mobile homes. The rules cover construction, maintenance, use, occupancy, alteration, repair, and equipment, and they apply regardless of when a building was originally built or what building code governed its construction. One notable exception: facilities or units licensed by a county, state, or federal authority are not subject to this article's requirements.
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Property owners and managers operating residential rental units in Willmar should be aware that § 6.5-29 extends Article II's standards to virtually all rental housing they manage, including units within mixed-use buildings and renter-occupied mobile homes. Compliant operators generally treat the age of a building or the code under which it was originally constructed as irrelevant — the current Article II standards apply regardless. Operators of facilities holding a county, state, or federal license should verify whether that licensing status qualifies their property for the article's exemption.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Willmar Code of Ordinances ch. 6.5, art. II § 6.5-29, renters living in virtually any type of residential rental unit in Willmar — including units in mixed-use buildings and renter-occupied mobile homes — are covered by the protections and standards of Article II, no matter how old the building is. If a landlord claims that an older building or a prior building code exempts them from current standards, § 6.5-29 generally does not support that position. Tenants who believe Article II standards are not being met may consider contacting the City of Willmar's relevant code enforcement office or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for general information about available options.
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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