Dayton, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 113 (2026) § 113.112
DEFACEMENT OF PROPERTY
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Should the exterior surface of any rental property subject to this section be defaced, it shall be the responsibility of the building owner to restore the surface to an approved state of maintenance and repair. (Ord. 2018-18, passed 2-28-2018; Ord. 2019-07, passed 6-11-2019) Penalty, see § 113.999
Under Dayton Ch. 113 Rental Dwellings § 113.112, when the exterior surface of a covered rental property is defaced — for example, through graffiti or vandalism — the law places the obligation to restore that surface to an approved condition squarely on the building owner, regardless of who caused the damage. The rule does not create an exception based on fault; the owner's duty to remediate arises from the fact of defacement itself. Penalties for non-compliance are governed by § 113.999.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of rental properties covered by § 113.112 are generally expected to promptly inspect exterior surfaces and arrange for restoration work whenever defacement occurs, bringing the surface back to a condition that meets the city's maintenance and repair standards. Documenting the defacement with dated photographs and keeping records of remediation work are practices commonly associated with demonstrating compliance. Failure to restore the exterior can trigger the penalty provisions set out in § 113.999.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 113.112 establishes that the building owner — not the tenant — bears responsibility for restoring defaced exterior surfaces on covered rental properties to an approved state. If a tenant observes that defacement has gone unaddressed, they may consider reporting the condition to the appropriate Dayton code enforcement authority, which can investigate potential violations and apply penalties under § 113.999. Tenant-rights organizations in the Dayton area can provide general information about how code enforcement processes work and what options may be available.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 13, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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