Andover, Minn., City Code title 9 ch. 8 art. B (2026) § 9-8B-16
No Retaliation
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9-8B-16: NO RETALIATION: No Licensee shall evict, threaten to evict, or take any other punitive action against any occupant who, by reason of good faith, calls City officials related to public safety or property maintenance concerns. This Section shall not prohibit the eviction of occupants from a rental dwelling for unlawful conduct of an occupant or invitee for violations of any rules, regulations, or lease terms other than a prohibition against contacting City officials.
Section 9-8B-16 of the Andover, MN City Code prohibits rental property licensees from evicting, threatening to evict, or otherwise retaliating against occupants who contact City officials in good faith about public safety or property maintenance concerns. The rule carves out an exception: evictions based on an occupant's unlawful conduct or violations of lease terms unrelated to contacting City officials remain permissible. In other words, the protection is specifically tied to the act of reporting concerns to the City, not to occupancy status in general.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 9-8B-16, compliant licensees in Andover maintain a clear separation between any enforcement or eviction action and an occupant's history of contacting City officials about safety or maintenance issues. Operators generally document the independent, non-retaliatory basis for any eviction or punitive action—such as lease violations or unlawful conduct—so that the reason is clearly distinguishable from a tenant's protected reporting activity. Keeping thorough, contemporaneous records of lease enforcement decisions helps demonstrate that actions taken against an occupant are grounded in legitimate, permissible grounds rather than in response to City contact.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 9-8B-16 gives occupants in Andover rental properties the right to contact City officials about public safety or property maintenance concerns without facing eviction, threats of eviction, or other punitive responses from their licensee. If a tenant believes an eviction or retaliatory action followed a good-faith report to the City, that connection may be relevant as a defense in eviction proceedings or as the basis for a complaint with the City of Andover. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help occupants understand how this provision applies to their circumstances and what documentation may be useful.
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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