Brainerd, Minn., City Code § 425 (2026) § 425.3017
Remedies in This Article Not Exclusive
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425.3017 Remedies in This Article Not Exclusive. The remedies provided in this Article are not exclusive. They are in addition to, and do not supersede or preempt, other remedies such as condemnation, written violation orders and warnings, criminal charges for violation of substantive provisions of any City or State Code relating to Housing Maintenance, Fire Safety, Building Codes, Zoning, Health, and the like. Further, the remedies in this Article do not supersede or affect the legal rights and remedies of tenants provided under state law or this Code.
Section 425.3017 of the Brainerd Rental Housing Code establishes that the enforcement tools described in Article III are not the only options available to authorities or affected parties. Remedies such as condemnation, written violation orders, criminal charges under city or state codes covering housing maintenance, fire safety, building codes, zoning, and health remain fully available alongside those in the Article. Additionally, this provision makes clear that nothing in the Article diminishes or overrides the legal rights and remedies that tenants hold under Minnesota state law or the broader Brainerd City Code.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 425.3017, property owners and managers should understand that compliance obligations extend well beyond the specific remedies outlined in this Article. A compliant operator generally tracks requirements across multiple overlapping frameworks—including housing maintenance, fire safety, building, zoning, and health codes—because enforcement authorities retain the ability to pursue condemnation, written orders, warnings, or criminal charges independently of any action taken under this Article. Operators who address only one layer of code requirements may still face separate enforcement actions under other applicable city or state provisions.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 425.3017 affirms that tenants retain all legal rights and remedies available under Minnesota state law and the Brainerd City Code, regardless of what enforcement actions the city may or may not pursue under this Article. This means that a tenant's ability to raise housing-condition violations as a defense, seek remedies through state law, or file complaints with relevant local authorities is preserved and not limited by this provision. Tenants who believe their rights have been affected may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service to understand the full range of options available under both city and state frameworks.
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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