Andover, Minn., City Code title 9 ch. 8 art. A (2026) § 9-8A-12
: MAXIMUM DENSITY, MINIMUM SPACE, FOR RENTAL UNITS: No
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9-8A-12: MAXIMUM DENSITY, MINIMUM SPACE, FOR RENTAL UNITS: No
person shall permit or let to be occupied any rental dwelling or rooming unit for the
purpose of living therein which does not comply with the following requirements:
A. Permissible Occupancy of Dwelling Unit. The maximum permissible
occupancy of any rental dwelling or rooming unit shall be determined
as follows:
1. For the first occupant, 150 square feet of habitable floor space and
for every additional occupant thereof, at least 100 square feet of
habitable room floor space.
2. In no event shall the total number of occupants exceed two times
the number of habitable rooms, less kitchen, in the dwelling or rooming
unit.
B. One Family Per Dwelling Unit. Not more than one family, except for
temporary guests, shall occupy a dwelling unit.Andover, MN City Code § 9-8A-12 establishes minimum space requirements and occupancy limits for rental dwellings and rooming units. The first occupant must have at least 150 square feet of habitable floor space, with each additional occupant requiring at least 100 square feet. Separately, the total number of occupants can never exceed twice the number of habitable rooms (excluding the kitchen), and only one family — plus temporary guests — may occupy a single dwelling unit.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 9-8A-12, compliant rental operators in Andover calculate the maximum allowable occupancy for each unit before it is leased, using both the square-footage formula and the habitable-room cap, and apply whichever limit is more restrictive. Operators generally document the habitable floor space of each unit and ensure that lease agreements reflect the one-family occupancy rule, with a clear understanding that temporary guests do not count as additional family units. Maintaining accurate records of unit dimensions and occupancy terms helps demonstrate ongoing compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 9-8A-12 gives renters in Andover the right to occupy a unit that meets minimum space standards — at least 150 square feet for the first occupant and 100 square feet for each additional person — and limits how many people a landlord may lawfully crowd into a single unit. If a tenant believes a landlord is permitting overcrowded conditions that violate this provision, options generally include contacting the City of Andover's code enforcement office to request an inspection or raising the violation as a defense in relevant legal proceedings. Tenant-rights organizations can help renters understand how § 9-8A-12 applies to their situation and what local complaint processes are available.
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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