Andover, Minn., City Code title 9 ch. 8 art. A (2026) § 9-8A-15
Unfit for Human Habitation
Operative Text
9-8A-15: UNFIT FOR HUMAN HABITATION:
A. Any dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming unit, building or portion thereof
which is damaged, decayed, dilapidated, moldy, unsanitary, unsafe,
vermin or rodent infested, or which lacks provision for basic
illumination, ventilation, or sanitation facilities, or has been used for the
clandestine manufacture of illegal substances, to the extent that the
conditions of the dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming unit, building or
portion thereof poses a hazard to the health, safety, or welfare of the
occupants or to the public may be declared unfit for human habitation.
Whenever any dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming unit, or building has
been declared unfit, the City Administrator of his/her designee shall
order the same vacated within a reasonable time and shall post a
placard on the same indicating that it is unfit for human habitation, and
any operating license previously issued for such dwelling shall be
revoked.
B. It shall be unlawful for such dwelling, dwelling unit, or rooming unit, or
portion thereof, to be used for human habitation until the defective
conditions have been corrected and written approval has been issued
by the Building Official or his/her designee. No person other than the
Building Official or his/her designee shall deface or remove the
declaration placard from any such dwelling unit.Under Andover, MN City Code § 9-8A-15, a dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming unit, or building can be officially declared unfit for human habitation when conditions such as decay, mold, infestation, lack of basic ventilation or sanitation, or prior use for illegal drug manufacturing pose a hazard to occupants or the public. Once declared unfit, the City Administrator or designee is authorized to order the property vacated, post a notice placard on the structure, and revoke any existing operating license. The property cannot legally be reoccupied until all defective conditions are corrected and the Building Official or designee issues written approval; the posted placard may not be removed or defaced by anyone other than that official.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Andover, MN City Code § 9-8A-15 generally maintain their rental properties free of decay, mold, infestation, and deficiencies in lighting, ventilation, and sanitation to avoid a declaration of unfitness. When a property is declared unfit, a compliant operator cooperates with the City Administrator's vacation order, leaves the posted placard undisturbed, and works promptly to remediate all cited deficiencies. Reoccupancy requires documented written approval from the Building Official or designee, so operators typically obtain that written clearance before allowing any tenant to return.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 9-8A-15 of the Andover, MN City Code establishes that tenants living in conditions involving serious hazards—such as mold, infestation, structural decay, or absent sanitation—may have those conditions formally recognized as making the unit unfit for human habitation. If a unit is declared unfit, occupants are entitled to notice through a posted placard, and the property cannot lawfully be re-rented until the Building Official or designee issues written approval confirming repairs are complete. Tenants who believe their unit may meet the unfitness threshold can report conditions to the City of Andover's building or code enforcement office, or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand the range of options available to them.
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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