Aurora, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 154 (2026) § 154.14
SUMMARY ACTION
Operative Text
(A) As a condition of receiving rental unit registration, each registration holder is presumed to agree and consent that when the conduct of any registration holder or registration holder's agent, representative, employee or lessee, or the condition of their rental unit, or the property in or on which it is located, is detrimental to the public health, sanitation, safety and general welfare of the community at-large, or residents of the rental units so as to constitute a nuisance, fire hazard, or other unsafe or dangerous condition and thus give rise to an emergency, the City Administrator shall have the authority to summarily condemn or close individual rental units or such areas of the rental dwelling as the Administrator deems necessary. Notice of summary condemnation shall be posted at the units or areas affected and shall describe the units or areas affected. No person shall remove the posted notice, other than the Fire Chief, East Range Police Chief, City Administrator, or their designated representative. Any person aggrieved by the decision or the action of the City Administrator or Fire Marshall set out in this division, may appeal the decision following the procedures set out in this chapter. The hearing shall be conducted in the same manner as provided in this chapter, however, the date of the hearing may be expedited with the consent of the registration holder. (B) The decision of the City Administrator set forth in this division is not voided by the filing of such appeal. Only after the hearing by the City Council has been held will the decision or action of the City Administrator be affected. (Ord. 97, passed 5-2-2023)
Aurora Ch. 154 Long Term Rentals § 154.14 establishes that when a rental unit or its surrounding property poses an emergency-level threat to public health, safety, or welfare — such as a nuisance, fire hazard, or other dangerous condition — the City Administrator holds authority to summarily condemn or close affected units without waiting for a prior hearing. A notice must be posted at the affected areas, and only designated officials may remove it. Owners or tenants harmed by such a decision may appeal to the City Council, though the condemnation remains in effect unless and until the Council acts on that appeal.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Aurora Ch. 154 Long Term Rentals § 154.14, operators who hold rental unit registrations are considered to have consented to summary condemnation authority as a condition of that registration. Compliant operators generally maintain their units and property in a condition that avoids nuisance, fire hazard, or unsafe conditions that could trigger emergency closure. If a summary condemnation notice is posted, operators typically preserve the posted notice, refrain from interfering with it, and pursue the expedited appeal process outlined in the chapter if they believe the action was unwarranted.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Aurora Ch. 154 Long Term Rentals § 154.14 provides that residents affected by a summary condemnation or closure action have the right to appeal the City Administrator's decision through the City Council hearing process described in the chapter. Importantly, the condemnation order stays in effect during the appeal — it is not suspended simply because an appeal has been filed. Tenants who believe a summary action was taken improperly may wish to review the appeal procedures in Ch. 154, contact Aurora's city offices for guidance, or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for information about available options.
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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