Cambridge, Minn., City Code ch. 97 (2026) § 97.09
General Requirements Relating to the Safe and Sanitary Maintenance of Parts of
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§ 97.09 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO THE SAFE AND SANITARY MAINTENANCE OF PARTS OF DWELLINGS AND DWELLING UNITS (A) No person shall occupy or let to another for occupancy any dwelling or dwelling unit which does not comply with the requirements set forth in this section. (B) Every foundation, exterior wall and roof shall be substantially weathertight, watertight and rodent proof and shall be kept in sound condition and good repair. (C) Every floor, interior wall and ceiling shall be kept in sound condition and good repair. (D) Every window, exterior door and basement hatchway shall be reasonably watertight, weathertight and rodent proof and shall be kept in sound working condition and good repair. (E) Every inside and outside stairway shall be maintained in safe and sound condition and good repair. (F) Every plumbing fixture and water and waste pipe shall be installed in an approved manner and maintained in good, sanitary working condition, free from defects, leaks and obstructions. (G) Every water closet compartment floor surface and bathroom floor surface shall be constructed and maintained so as to be reasonably impervious to water and so as to permit such floor to be easily kept in a clean and sanitary condition. (H) Every facility, piece of equipment or utility which is required under this chapter shall be so constructed and installed that it will function safely and effectively and shall be maintained in satisfactory working condition. (I) No owner, operator or occupant shall cause any service, facility, equipment or utility which is required under this chapter to be removed from, shut off or discontinued in any occupied dwelling or dwelling unit, except for such temporary interruption as may be necessary while actual repairs or alterations are in process or during temporary emergencies.
Cambridge, MN City Code § 97.09 establishes baseline structural and sanitary standards that every dwelling and dwelling unit must meet. Foundations, walls, roofs, floors, windows, doors, stairways, plumbing fixtures, and required utilities must all be kept weathertight, rodent-proof, and in sound working condition. The provision also prohibits anyone—owner, operator, or occupant—from removing or discontinuing any required service or utility in an occupied unit, except during actual repair work or genuine temporary emergencies.
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Under § 97.09, compliant property operators in Cambridge, MN routinely inspect and maintain all structural elements—foundations, exterior walls, roofs, floors, ceilings, windows, doors, and stairways—to ensure they remain weathertight, rodent-proof, and in sound repair. Plumbing fixtures, water and waste pipes, and all required utilities are kept in good sanitary working condition and free from defects or obstructions. Operators also take care not to shut off or remove any required service or utility from an occupied dwelling except during active repair work or a genuine temporary emergency, as § 97.09(I) expressly prohibits such discontinuation.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 97.09 of the Cambridge, MN Housing Code gives occupants the right to live in a dwelling where structural components, plumbing, and required utilities are maintained in safe, sanitary, and sound condition. If a landlord fails to meet these standards—for example, by allowing a roof to leak, permitting rodent entry points, or shutting off a required utility outside of a repair or emergency situation—that may constitute a violation of this provision. Tenants who believe these standards are not being met can document the conditions, notify the landlord in writing, and explore options such as contacting Cambridge's local code enforcement office or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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