Albertville, Minn., Mun. Code toc-ch4 (2026) § 10-4-11
ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS; INSPECTIONS
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A. Officials Designated; Conduct Of Inspections: The compliance official shall administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter and is hereby authorized to cause inspections on a scheduled basis for rental dwelling units and other buildings when reason exists to believe that a violation of this chapter has been or is being committed. Inspections will be performed at a minimum of every two (2) years. Inspections will also be performed as required by subsection 10-4-10H of this chapter. Inspections shall be conducted during reasonable daylight hours, and the compliance official shall present evidence of official capacity to the occupant in charge of a respective dwelling unit. (Ord. 1998-1, 3-2-1998; amd. 2005 Code) B. Access Restrictions: Any owner, occupant, or other person in charge of a building may refuse to permit free access and entry to the structure or premises under his control for inspection pursuant to this chapter, whereupon the compliance official may seek a court order authorizing such inspection. (Ord. 1998-1, 3-2-1998)
Albertville § 10-4-10/§ 10-4-11 establishes that a designated compliance official is responsible for administering and enforcing the city's rental housing chapter, including conducting inspections of rental dwelling units at least once every two years and whenever circumstances described in subsection 10-4-10H arise. Inspections must take place during reasonable daylight hours, and the official must show proof of their official capacity to whoever is in charge of the unit. If access is denied, the compliance official does not have an automatic right of entry — they must obtain a court order before proceeding.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Albertville § 10-4-11, compliant rental property operators generally maintain their units in a condition ready for periodic inspection, understanding that the compliance official will visit at least every two years and potentially more often under subsection 10-4-10H. When an inspector arrives, operators and their agents typically verify that the official presents proper credentials before granting access. While an owner or occupant may legally decline entry, doing so may prompt the compliance official to seek a court-authorized inspection order.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Albertville § 10-4-11 provides that tenants have the right to see the compliance official's credentials before an inspection takes place, and that inspections are limited to reasonable daylight hours. Tenants should be aware that the city conducts these inspections on at least a two-year cycle as a baseline housing-standards measure. If questions arise about inspection procedures or tenant rights in this process, tenant-rights organizations or a local housing authority can be resources for general information.
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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