Corcoran, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 118 § 118.11
NO WARRANTY BY CITY
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By enacting and undertaking to enforce this chapter, neither the City, nor its Council, agents, or employees warrant or guaranty the safety, fitness, or suitability of any rental dwelling or RDU in the City. Owners and occupants should take appropriate steps to protect their interests, health, safety, and welfare.
Corcoran Code of Ordinances ch. 118 § 118.11 establishes that the city's decision to create and enforce its rental housing regulations does not constitute a guarantee or warranty by the City, its Council, agents, or employees that any rental dwelling or rental dwelling unit is safe, fit, or suitable for habitation. The provision makes clear that responsibility for protecting one's own interests, health, safety, and welfare remains with owners and occupants. Enforcement of the chapter is a regulatory function, not a promise of any particular outcome for any property.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 118 § 118.11, property owners cannot rely on the City's enforcement activity as a substitute for their own due diligence regarding the safety and fitness of their rental units. Compliant operators generally conduct independent inspections, address maintenance issues proactively, and carry appropriate insurance rather than assuming that regulatory oversight provides any warranty of a property's condition. The ordinance explicitly places responsibility on owners to take steps to protect their own interests.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 118.11 of Corcoran's rental housing chapter makes clear that the City's enforcement of local rental regulations does not serve as a guarantee that any particular unit is safe or suitable. Tenants are encouraged to independently assess the condition of a dwelling and take steps to protect their own health, safety, and welfare. Tenant-rights organizations and local housing agencies can be useful resources for understanding what remedies or complaint processes may be available when habitability concerns arise.
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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