Brooklyn Park, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 117 (2026) § 117.53
REMOVAL OF SNOW AND ICE
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The owner of any rental dwelling is responsible for the removal of snow and ice from parking lots, driveways, steps and walkways on the premises. Individual snowfalls of three inches or more, or successive snowfalls accumulating to a depth of three inches must be removed from walkways and steps within 48 hours after the cessation of the snowfall. (Ord. 2001-956, passed 8-13-01) Penalty, see § 10.99
Brooklyn Park Ch. 117 Rental Dwellings § 117.53 establishes that rental property owners bear responsibility for clearing snow and ice from parking lots, driveways, steps, and walkways on their premises. When a single snowfall or accumulated successive snowfalls reach three inches or more, the snow must be removed from walkways and steps within 48 hours after the snow stops falling. The rule applies to the owner regardless of who occupies the property.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 117.53, compliant rental property operators maintain a system for monitoring snowfall accumulation and mobilizing snow removal resources promptly after precipitation ends. Operators generally track the cessation time of each snowfall event so that the 48-hour removal window for walkways and steps can be met, and they ensure parking lots and driveways are also kept clear. Violations are subject to penalties under Brooklyn Park § 10.99, so maintaining records of removal activity can support a showing of compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 117.53 places the snow and ice removal obligation squarely on the property owner, not the tenant, for rental dwellings in Brooklyn Park. If walkways, steps, parking lots, or driveways remain snow- or ice-covered beyond the timeframes the provision sets out, tenants may have grounds to report the condition to Brooklyn Park's code enforcement or housing inspection authorities. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Brooklyn Park ordinances can help residents understand what documentation to gather and what complaint processes may be available.
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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