Minn. R. 1300 § 1300.0225
MAINTENANCE.
Operative Text
All buildings and structures, both existing and new, and all parts of the buildings or structures, shall be maintained in a safe and sanitary condition. All devices or safeguards required by this code shall be maintained in conformance with the code editions under which the devices or safeguards are installed. The owner or the owner's designated agent shall be responsible for the maintenance of buildings and structures. A building official is authorized to require reinspection of a building or structure if the building official is unable to determine whether or not the building or structure complies with this part.
Minnesota Rule 1300 § 1300.0225 establishes a broad maintenance obligation for all buildings and structures, whether newly constructed or already in existence. Every part of a building, along with any safety devices or safeguards installed under applicable code editions, must be kept in a safe and sanitary condition. Responsibility for this ongoing maintenance rests with the property owner or their designated agent, and a building official may order a reinspection whenever compliance with this provision cannot be readily determined.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Minn. R. 1300 § 1300.0225, property owners and their designated agents bear direct responsibility for keeping all buildings, structures, and code-required safety devices in safe and sanitary condition at all times. Compliant operators typically conduct routine inspections, address deterioration or hazards promptly, and ensure that safety equipment such as fire suppression systems or guardrails continues to meet the standards of the code edition under which each device was installed. Owners should also be prepared to accommodate reinspections ordered by a building official when compliance with this provision is in question.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Minn. R. 1300 § 1300.0225 establishes that the owner—not the tenant—is responsible for maintaining a building in safe and sanitary condition, which can be relevant when habitability concerns arise. Tenants who observe unsafe or unsanitary conditions may have grounds to raise a violation of this provision when engaging with local building officials, who are authorized to require reinspection of a property. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help residents understand how this maintenance obligation intersects with other remedies available under Minnesota law.
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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