Andover, Minn., City Code title 9 ch. 8 art. A (2026) § 9-8A-18
Compliance Order
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9-8A-18: COMPLIANCE ORDER: Whenever the City Administrator or his/her designee determines that any dwelling, dwelling unit, or rooming unit, or portion thereof, is in violation of this or any other ordinance, he/she may issue a Compliance Order according to the City of Andover Code Violation Procedure.
Section 9-8A-18 of the Andover, MN City Code establishes the mechanism by which the City Administrator—or an authorized designee—can formally respond to code violations found in dwellings, dwelling units, or rooming units. When a violation of the property maintenance standards or any other applicable ordinance is identified, the official is empowered to issue a Compliance Order following the City of Andover's established Code Violation Procedure. The provision does not itself specify the exact remedies or timelines; those are governed by the broader Code Violation Procedure it references.
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Under § 9-8A-18, property owners and managers in Andover should be aware that the City Administrator or a designee has authority to issue a formal Compliance Order upon finding a violation in any dwelling, dwelling unit, or rooming unit. Operators who maintain properties in conformance with Title 9, Chapter 8, Article A and other applicable ordinances reduce the circumstances under which such an order might be issued. When a Compliance Order is received, it is generally accompanied by procedural steps outlined in the City of Andover Code Violation Procedure, which typically detail required corrective actions and applicable timelines.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 9-8A-18 gives tenants in Andover an important avenue for addressing substandard housing conditions: if a dwelling, dwelling unit, or rooming unit is found to violate city ordinances, the City Administrator or designee can issue a formal Compliance Order against the property. Tenants who believe their unit may be in violation of the property maintenance standards can contact the City of Andover to request an inspection, which could trigger the Code Violation Procedure referenced in this provision. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid resources can help explain how a Compliance Order or an ongoing code violation might be relevant to a tenant's broader housing situation.
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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