Dayton, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 113 (2026) § 113.027
COMPLAINT INSPECTIONS
Operative Text
The code official or housing inspector shall inspect a unit upon receiving a legitimate complaint. Complainant's name shall be kept confidential pursuant to the Minnesota Data Practices Act. Upon inspection and finding a violation the inspector shall notify the owner, manager or tenant in writing to correct the violation. The owner or manager may request an advisory inspection of a unit. (Ord. 2018-18, passed 2-28-2018; Ord. 2019-07, passed 6-11-2019)
Under Dayton Ch. 113 Rental Dwellings § 113.027, when a legitimate complaint is received, a code official or housing inspector is required to inspect the rental unit in question. The identity of the person who filed the complaint is protected as confidential under the Minnesota Data Practices Act. If a violation is found during the inspection, the inspector must issue a written notice to the owner, manager, or tenant directing that the violation be corrected. Property owners or managers also have the option to request an advisory inspection of a unit on their own initiative.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 113.027, compliant rental property operators generally maintain their units in a condition that can withstand a complaint-triggered inspection at any time. When a written violation notice is issued following an inspection, operators typically document their corrective actions and timelines to demonstrate compliance. Owners and managers may also proactively request an advisory inspection under this provision as a way to identify and address potential issues before a formal complaint arises.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 113.027 provides tenants with a meaningful avenue to report housing concerns, as the code official or housing inspector is required to inspect a unit upon receiving a legitimate complaint. Importantly, the provision protects the complainant's identity as confidential under the Minnesota Data Practices Act, so a tenant's name is not disclosed to the landlord as part of this process. Tenants who believe a violation exists may consider contacting the local code enforcement office to initiate a complaint, or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization for general guidance on how this process works.
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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