Albert Lea, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 26, art. II § 26.038

(a) Generally. The enforcement officer is authorized and directed to make lawful inspections to determine the condition of rental housing within the city in order to safeguard the health and safety of the residents of dwellings units and of the general public.
(b) Owners, license holders and/or occupants of rental housing or dwelling units that are found to be in violation of this article shall be issued a notice and order. The notice and order shall contain statements advising that if the property is not brought into compliance by the completion date of the notice and order that the city manager or designee may take appropriate legal action that:
(1) May impose administrative penalties/fees as established by council resolution;
(2) May charge the owner, license holder, agent, and/or occupants with a criminal violation;
(3) May suspend or terminate city utility services to the property; and
(4) May proceed to cause the work to be done and charge the costs thereof against the property or its owner.
(c) Any notice and order may be served by personal service or by mail upon the owner, license holder and agent. Occupants may be served by personal service or United States Postal Service to at least one (1) occupant of the dwelling unit. If unable to serve the license holder, agent or occupant by other means, the notice and order may be posted on the property.