Willmar, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 6.5, art. II § 6.5-74
Penalty
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Any owner, occupant, operator, or agent of a dwelling, dwelling unit, or rooming unit who has received an order or notice of an alleged violation of this article shall be subject to a penalty established in accordance with the schedule developed as part of the systematic inspection plan referred to in section 6.5-67 . Said penalty shall be enforced beginning on the day that the alleged violation continues after expiration of the specified reasonable consideration period.
Under Willmar Code of Ordinances ch. 6.5, art. II § 6.5-74, any owner, occupant, operator, or agent of a dwelling, dwelling unit, or rooming unit who receives an official order or notice of an alleged violation becomes subject to a financial penalty. The penalty amount is set by a schedule developed as part of the city's systematic inspection plan referenced in section 6.5-67. Importantly, the penalty does not begin immediately upon notice — it starts accruing only after a specified 'reasonable consideration period' has passed without the violation being corrected.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 6.5-74, property owners and managers who receive a violation notice or order have a defined window — the 'reasonable consideration period' — to address the cited condition before any penalty begins to run. Compliant operators typically review the penalty schedule tied to the systematic inspection plan under section 6.5-67 so they understand the financial exposure associated with each violation type. Keeping records of corrective actions taken within that consideration period is a practice commonly associated with demonstrating timely compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 6.5-74 of the Willmar Code establishes that landlords, operators, and agents face financial penalties when they fail to correct alleged violations within the reasonable consideration period set out in the city's inspection framework. If you believe conditions in your dwelling unit violate this article and no corrective action has been taken, you may have grounds to reference this provision when engaging with city inspectors or the local housing authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Willmar's ordinances can help you understand the complaint and inspection process available under this article.
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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