Andover, Minn., City Code title 9 ch. 8 art. A (2026) § 9-8A-19
Right to Appeal
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9-8A-19: RIGHT TO APPEAL: Any person who believes that a compliance order issued under this chapter is based upon erroneous interpretation of this chapter, or upon a misstatement or mistake of fact, such person may appeal the Compliance Order to the City Council. Such appeals must be in writing, must specify the grounds for the appeal, and must be accompanied by a filing fee as determined by the City Council and be submitted to the City Administrator within ten (10) business days after service of the Compliance Order. The filing of an appeal shall stay all proceedings in furtherance of the action appealed from unless such stay would cause imminent peril to life, health, or property.
Section 9-8A-19 of the Andover, MN City Code establishes a formal appeal process for anyone who receives a compliance order under the property maintenance standards chapter. If the recipient believes the order rests on a misreading of the code or an error of fact, they may challenge it before the City Council by submitting a written appeal—with specified grounds and a filing fee—to the City Administrator within ten business days of being served. Once a valid appeal is filed, enforcement activity is generally paused unless the situation poses an imminent threat to life, health, or property.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to a compliance order under Andover City Code § 9-8A-19 should be aware that the appeal window is narrow: a written appeal stating specific grounds, along with the City Council-determined filing fee, must reach the City Administrator within ten business days of service. Operators who believe an order contains a factual error or a misapplication of the code typically document their reasoning carefully before submitting. Filing a timely, complete appeal generally suspends enforcement proceedings, except where an imminent hazard to life, health, or property is involved.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
For tenants in Andover, § 9-8A-19 means that a landlord who receives a property maintenance compliance order has the right to appeal it to the City Council, which can temporarily pause enforcement while that appeal is pending. Tenants should be aware that this stay of proceedings does not apply when an imminent peril to life, health, or property exists. Those concerned about how an appeal might affect their living conditions can contact the City of Andover directly or reach out to a tenant-rights organization for general information about how the process works.
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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