Coon Rapids, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 12-900 § 12-921
Falsely Reporting Violations
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No person shall report a violation of this Chapter knowing or having reason to know that the report is false with the intent to affect the licensing status or inspection schedule of the rental dwelling.
Coon Rapids Code of Ordinances ch. 12-900 § 12-921 prohibits anyone from filing a complaint or report about a rental dwelling violation when they know—or have reason to know—that the report is untrue and they intend to influence the property's licensing status or inspection schedule. The rule targets deliberate or reckless misuse of the complaint process, not honest mistakes. It applies to any person, regardless of their relationship to the property.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 12-921, landlords and property managers are protected from bad-faith complaints filed with the intent to manipulate their rental dwelling's licensing status or inspection schedule. Compliant operators generally document the actual condition of their properties so that the factual record is clear if a false report is ever submitted. Keeping thorough maintenance logs and inspection records can help establish the true state of a property if a dispute over a report's accuracy arises.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 12-921 is directed at anyone who knowingly files a false violation report, so tenants who report genuine, good-faith concerns about a rental dwelling are not affected by this provision. Tenants who believe they have experienced retaliation or other issues related to the complaint process may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with Coon Rapids ordinances. Understanding the distinction between a good-faith report and a knowingly false one is important context when navigating the rental complaint process under ch. 12-900.
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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