Dayton, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 113 (2026) § 113.113
FAULTY WEATHER PROTECTION
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Buildings or portions thereof shall be considered substandard when they have faulty weather protection which shall include, but not be limited to, the following: (A) Deteriorated, crumbling or loose plaster. (B) Deteriorated or ineffective waterproofing of exterior walls, roof, foundations or floors, including broken windows or doors. (C) Defective or lace of weather protection for exterior wall coverings, including lack of paint, or weathering due to lack of paint or other approved protective covering. (D) Broken, rotted, split or buckled exterior wall coverings or roof coverings. (Ord. 2018-18, passed 2-28-2018; Ord. 2019-07, passed 6-11-2019) Penalty, see § 113.999
Dayton Ch. 113 Rental Dwellings § 113.113 establishes that a building — or a part of it — is legally "substandard" when it suffers from faulty weather protection. The provision identifies specific conditions that qualify, such as deteriorating plaster, failed waterproofing on walls, roofs, foundations or floors, missing or inadequate exterior protective coatings, and broken or buckled wall or roof coverings. A building meeting any of these conditions can be subject to enforcement action under the Dayton rental dwelling code.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 113.113, compliant rental property operators in Dayton routinely inspect exterior walls, roofs, foundations, floors, windows, and doors for signs of water intrusion, deterioration, or structural failure. Maintaining intact paint or other approved protective coatings on exterior surfaces, promptly repairing broken windows or doors, and addressing crumbling plaster are among the practices associated with keeping a property out of "substandard" classification. Penalties for violations are referenced in § 113.999, so proactive maintenance documentation can be an important part of property management.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 113.113 of Dayton's rental dwelling code gives tenants a basis to raise concerns when their unit or building shows signs of faulty weather protection — such as leaking roofs, failed waterproofing, deteriorating plaster, or broken windows and doors. Tenants may report such conditions to the appropriate Dayton code enforcement authority, and a finding of "substandard" status under this provision can support further action. Local tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand the range of options available when these conditions are present.
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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