Dayton, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 113 (2026) § 113.109
RODENT HARBORAGE
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All structures and exterior property shall be kept free from rodent harborage and infestation. Where rodents are found, they shall be promptly exterminated by approved processes which will not be injurious to human health. After extermination, proper precautions shall be taken to eliminate rodent harborage and prevent re-infestation. (Ord. 2018-18, passed 2-28-2018; Ord. 2019-07, passed 6-11-2019) Penalty, see § 113.999
Dayton Ch. 113 Rental Dwellings § 113.109 requires that all structures and their surrounding exterior property be maintained free of conditions that attract or shelter rodents, and free of active infestations. If rodents are discovered, they must be eliminated promptly using methods that are safe for human health. Once extermination is complete, follow-up measures must be taken to close off harborage conditions and prevent rodents from returning.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 113.109, compliant property operators routinely inspect both interior structures and exterior grounds for signs of rodent activity and address any harborage conditions—such as debris piles, gaps in foundations, or unsecured waste storage—before an infestation takes hold. When rodents are detected, operators engage licensed pest-control professionals who use health-safe extermination methods without delay. After treatment, operators document and complete structural repairs or site improvements designed to prevent re-entry and re-infestation, keeping records that demonstrate ongoing compliance with § 113.109.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 113.109 establishes a clear standard that rental properties must be kept free of rodents and the conditions that harbor them, which means tenants have a right to live in a dwelling where this obligation is met. If rodent activity is observed, tenants can notify their landlord in writing and request prompt extermination and follow-up prevention measures as required by § 113.109. Tenants who do not receive a timely response may consider filing a complaint with Dayton's code enforcement office, consulting a local tenant-rights organization, or exploring whether the violation can be raised as a defense in related housing proceedings.
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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