Andover, Minn., City Code title 9 ch. 8 art. A (2026) § 9-8A-1
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9-8A-1: PURPOSE AND SCOPE
A. Purpose: The purpose of this Chapter is to protect the health, safety,
and the general welfare of the people of the City. These general objectives
include, among others, the following:
1. To establish the minimum regulations governing the conditions and
maintenance of all property, buildings, and structures within the City;
2. To protect the character and stability of residential areas within the
City;
3. To correct and prevent housing conditions that adversely affect or are
likely to adversely affect the life, safety, general welfare, and health of
the people of the City;
4. To provide standards for heating and sanitary equipment and for light
and ventilation necessary to protect the health and safety of occupants
of buildings;
5. To prevent the overcrowding of dwellings;
6. To provide standards for the maintenance of existing residential
buildings and accessory structures and to thus prevent substandard
housing and blight;
7. To preserve the value of land and buildings throughout the City.
With respect to disputes between tenants and landlords, and except as
otherwise specifically provided by the terms of this ordinance, it is not the
intention of the City Council to intrude upon the contractual relationship
between the tenant and landlord. The City Council does not intend to
intervene as an advocate of either party, nor to involve itself in rent disputes,
nor to act as an arbitrator, nor to hear complaints from the tenant or landlord
which are not specifically and clearly relevant to the provisions of this
Chapter.
B. Scope: The provisions of this code shall apply to all existing residential
and non-residential structures and all existing premises. This Chapter shall
constitute the minimum standards for premises, structures, and facilities for
light, ventilation, life safety, safety from fire, and other hazards and for safe
and sanitary maintenance.Andover, MN City Code Title 9 Ch. 8 Art. A §§ 9-8A-1–9-8A-14 establishes a baseline set of property maintenance standards that apply to all residential and non-residential structures and premises within the city. The code is designed to protect public health, safety, and welfare by setting minimum requirements for building conditions, sanitation, heating, ventilation, and occupancy levels. Notably, the ordinance explicitly states that the city does not intend to intervene in landlord-tenant disputes, rent disagreements, or contractual matters that fall outside the specific provisions of this chapter.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under §§ 9-8A-1–9-8A-14, property owners and managers operating in Andover are generally expected to maintain all structures and premises in compliance with the minimum standards set out in this chapter, covering areas such as heating, sanitation, ventilation, and structural upkeep. Compliant operators routinely inspect their properties to ensure conditions meet or exceed these baseline requirements and address deficiencies before they become code violations. Because the ordinance applies to both residential and non-residential properties, operators of any property type within the city are subject to its scope.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Andover City Code §§ 9-8A-1–9-8A-14 establishes minimum habitability and maintenance standards that apply to the residential property where a tenant lives, covering conditions such as heating, sanitation, and ventilation. Tenants who believe their housing falls below these minimum standards may have grounds to raise a code violation concern with the appropriate city authority responsible for enforcing this chapter. Because the ordinance explicitly states it does not intervene in rent disputes or general landlord-tenant contract matters, tenants dealing with issues beyond the scope of these maintenance standards may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization for guidance on other 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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