Brainerd, Minn., City Code § 425 (2026) § 425.4003
Sanitary Maintenance
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425.4003 Sanitary Maintenance. The owner or operator of every rooming house shall be responsible for the sanitary maintenance of all walls, floors, and ceilings, and for the sanitary maintenance of every other part of the rooming house; and he shall be further responsible for the sanitary maintenance of the entire premises where the entire structure or building within which the rooming house is contained is leased or occupied by the operator.
Brainerd City Code § 425.4003 places the responsibility for keeping all interior surfaces—walls, floors, and ceilings—as well as every other part of a rooming house in a sanitary condition squarely on the owner or operator. When the operator leases or occupies the entire building that contains the rooming house, that sanitary responsibility extends to the full premises, not just the individual rooming units. The rule establishes a broad, property-wide standard of cleanliness rather than a unit-by-unit one.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 425.4003, compliant rooming house operators maintain all walls, floors, ceilings, and common areas in a sanitary condition at all times. When an operator controls the entire building—whether through ownership or a master lease—that obligation expands to cover the whole premises, including exterior and shared spaces. Operators generally document routine cleaning schedules, address sanitation issues promptly, and keep records of maintenance activities to demonstrate ongoing compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 425.4003 establishes that the owner or operator—not the tenant—bears responsibility for the sanitary upkeep of walls, floors, ceilings, and all other parts of the rooming house. Tenants who observe unsanitary conditions in common areas or throughout the building may report concerns to the City of Brainerd's code enforcement office, which has authority to inspect rooming houses for compliance with this provision. Consulting a local tenant-rights organization can help residents understand what documentation to gather and what remedies may be available under the Brainerd Rental Housing Code.
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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