Chaska, Minn., Mun. Code ch. 11.16 (2026) § 11.16.060
Posting To Prevent Occupancy
Operative Text
The Building Official may post any rental building or structure under the Building Official's jurisdiction to prevent further occupancy of a building which is found to be in direct violation of the Code. Posting will occur if any owner, agent, licensee or other responsible person has been notified by inspection report of the items which must be corrected within a certain stated, reasonable period of time and that the responsible person or persons has failed to correct the cited items. In cases of emergency, a building or premises may be immediately posted and the occupants, if any, evaluated. No person shall remove or tamper with any placard used for posting. No person shall reside in, occupy or cause to be occupied any building, structure or dwelling which has been posted to prevent occupancy.
Under Chaska Ch. 11.16 Housing Maintenance/Inspection And Licensing § 11.16.060, the Building Official has authority to post a rental property with a notice that prevents further occupancy when the property is found to be in direct violation of the housing code. This action can follow a failed deadline to correct cited violations, or it can happen immediately in emergency situations. Once a building is posted, no one may live in, occupy, or tamper with the posted notice until the matter is resolved.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of rental properties in Chaska should be aware that under § 11.16.060, the Building Official can post a property to prevent occupancy if cited violations are not corrected within the stated timeframe given in an inspection report. Compliant operators generally respond promptly to inspection reports, complete all required corrections before deadlines, and maintain documentation of completed repairs. Because emergency postings can occur without prior notice, proactive maintenance practices are a key part of responsible property management under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Chaska § 11.16.060, a posted building cannot legally be occupied, and no one — including a landlord — may require or allow someone to live in a property that has been posted to prevent occupancy. If a tenant believes their building has been improperly posted, or if they have been displaced by a posting, they may contact the Chaska Building Official's office for information about the status of the property. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand their options when a rental unit becomes uninhabitable due to a posting under this provision.
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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