Coon Rapids, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 12-900 § 12-915
Maintenance Standards
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(1) It is the responsibility of the Licensee to assure that every rental dwelling and rental dwelling unit is maintained in compliance with all City Ordinances and State and Federal laws. A violation of any of the following City Code Titles or Chapters constitutes a public nuisance and may be abated under the provisions of the Public Nuisance Chapter or Administrative Penalties Chapter of City Code: (a) Building Code (City Code Chapters 12-200 and 12-300 ), (b) Land Development Regulations (City Code Title 11 ), (c) Animal Control (City Code Title 6 ), (d) Fire Prevention Code (City Code Chapter 12-400 ), (e) Health, Safety and Sanitation (City Code Title 8 ). (2) Snow and Ice Removal. Rental dwellings containing four or more dwelling units must remove snowfalls of one inch or more, or successive snowfalls accumulating to a depth of one inch or more, from all walkways, sidewalks and steps within 12 hours of cessation of the snowfall. Rental dwellings containing four or more dwelling units must remove snowfalls of three inches or more, or successive snowfalls accumulating to a depth of three inches or more from parking aisles, parking areas, and drives within 72 hours of cessation of the snowfall. (3) Inspections. The Chief Building Official, Building Inspector, Fire Inspector, Police Chief and their respective representatives are authorized to make inspections reasonably necessary to enforce this Chapter. All authorized inspectors have the authority to enter any rental dwelling or rental dwelling unit at all reasonable times. Pursuant to Minn. Stat. §504B.211, the Licensee is responsible for scheduling the inspection and notifying any existing tenant of the inspection. The Licensee must provide access to the requesting City Official at the date and time of the scheduled inspection. Failure to provide access for any reason may result in a re-inspection fee, in addition to any other sanctions imposed for noncompliance. (4) Access by Occupant. Each occupant of a rental dwelling or rental dwelling unit shall give the Licensee or Manager or authorized City Official access to any part of such rental dwelling or rental dwelling unit at reasonable times for the purpose of inspection, maintenance, repairs or alterations as are necessary to comply with the provisions of this Chapter. (5) Recycling. In addition to garbage pickup, rental dwellings must have recycling containers available for all occupants. Rental dwellings with four or more dwelling units must provide recycling service as required by City Code Chapter 8-200 .
Coon Rapids Code of Ordinances ch. 12-900 § 12-915 establishes that every rental dwelling must be kept in compliance with applicable city, state, and federal standards, and that violations of several code areas — including building, fire, health, and animal control — can be treated as public nuisances subject to abatement or administrative penalties. The provision also sets specific timelines for snow and ice removal at properties with four or more units, requires recycling containers for all rental occupants, and authorizes city officials to conduct inspections. Both the property licensee and occupants have defined roles in facilitating access for those inspections.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 12-915, a licensed rental property operator is generally expected to maintain all units in compliance with the city's building, fire, health, land development, and animal control codes, as violations can trigger public nuisance proceedings or administrative penalties. For properties with four or more units, compliant operators typically clear walkways and steps within 12 hours of a snowfall reaching one inch, and clear parking areas within 72 hours of a snowfall reaching three inches. Operators are also responsible for scheduling required inspections, notifying tenants in advance consistent with Minn. Stat. § 504B.211, providing city officials access at the scheduled time, and ensuring recycling service is available to all occupants.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 12-915 of the Coon Rapids Code of Ordinances gives city officials — including building and fire inspectors — the authority to inspect rental dwellings to ensure they meet maintenance, safety, and sanitation standards, and tenants are entitled to advance notice of those inspections from the licensee. Occupants are required to allow the licensee, property manager, or authorized city official reasonable access for inspections, repairs, or necessary alterations under this provision. Tenants who believe their rental unit is not being maintained in compliance with the applicable codes referenced in § 12-915 may consider contacting the City of Coon Rapids building or code enforcement office, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
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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