Dayton, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 113 (2026) § 113.044
SANITATION
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All sanitary facilities shall be installed and maintained in a safe and sanitary condition and in accordance with applicable requirements of the Plumbing Code. (A) Dwelling unit. Dwelling units shall be provided with a bathroom equipped with facilities consisting of a water closet, lavatory, and either a bathtub or shower. (B) Rooming units. Where private water closets are not provided, there shall be provided at least one bathroom accessible from a shared hallway. (Ord. 2018-18, passed 2-28-2018; Ord. 2019-07, passed 6-11-2019) Penalty, see § 113.999
Dayton Ch. 113 Rental Dwellings § 113.044 establishes that all sanitary facilities in rental properties must be installed and kept in a safe, sanitary condition that meets the Plumbing Code. Every dwelling unit is required to have a bathroom containing a toilet, a sink, and either a bathtub or shower. In rooming houses or similar shared-occupancy buildings where private toilets are not provided for each unit, at least one bathroom must be accessible from a shared hallway.
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Under § 113.044, compliant rental property operators ensure that every dwelling unit contains a functioning bathroom with a toilet, lavatory, and bathtub or shower, all installed and maintained in accordance with Dayton's Plumbing Code. For rooming-style properties without private water closets, operators provide at least one hallway-accessible bathroom for shared use. Routine inspections and prompt repairs of plumbing fixtures help demonstrate ongoing compliance with this provision, and violations can carry penalties under § 113.999.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 113.044 gives renters in Dayton the right to a bathroom equipped with a toilet, sink, and tub or shower in their dwelling unit, or access to a shared hallway bathroom in rooming-style housing. If these facilities are missing, broken, or unsanitary, tenants may have grounds to raise a violation of this provision, and penalties for noncompliance are referenced in § 113.999. Tenants who believe their housing falls short of these standards may consider contacting Dayton's 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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