Cambridge, Minn., City Code ch. 97 (2026) § 97.03
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§ 97.03 INTERPRETATION In interpreting and applying the provisions of this chapter, they shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the public health, safety, morals, convenience and general welfare. Where the provisions of this chapter impose greater restrictions than those of any statute, other ordinance or regulation, the provisions of this chapter shall be controlling. Where the provisions of any statute, other ordinance or regulation impose greater restrictions than this chapter, the provisions of such statute, other ordinance or regulation shall be controlling.
Section 97.03 of the Cambridge, MN City Code establishes that the Housing Code sets a baseline — a floor of minimum requirements — for protecting public health, safety, morals, convenience, and general welfare. When this chapter's rules are stricter than any other law or regulation, the Housing Code controls; when another law or regulation is stricter, that other law controls instead. The practical effect is that the most protective standard always applies, regardless of which legal source it comes from.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 97.03, property owners and managers operating in Cambridge, MN should understand that compliance with state or other local rules does not automatically satisfy the Housing Code if the Housing Code sets a higher bar. Compliant operators generally identify which standard — the Housing Code or any applicable statute or regulation — is more restrictive and apply that stricter standard to their properties. Staying current with both city-level and state-level requirements is a routine part of responsible property management under this interpretive framework.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 97.03 means that tenants in Cambridge, MN benefit from whichever standard — the Housing Code or any other applicable law — offers the greatest protection. If a landlord claims compliance with a state statute but the local Housing Code requires more, the Housing Code's higher standard still applies. Tenants who believe a property falls short of applicable minimums may consider contacting the city's housing or code enforcement office, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for general information about how overlapping standards are applied.
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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