Dayton, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 113 (2026) § 113.126
SUBSTANDARD OCCUPANCY
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No occupancy shall be permitted for any dwelling or rental unit when, in the opinion of the code official, there exists inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, physical damage, unsanitary condition or abandonment which constitutes a fire hazard or a hazard to public safety or health. (Ord. 2018-18, passed 2-28-2018; Ord. 2019-07, passed 6-11-2019)
Dayton Ch. 113 Rental Dwellings § 113.126 establishes that a dwelling or rental unit may not be occupied when the code official determines it poses a fire hazard or a threat to public safety or health due to conditions such as poor maintenance, dilapidation, physical damage, unsanitary conditions, or abandonment. The rule gives the code official authority to make that determination based on observed conditions. Once such a finding is made, occupancy of the affected unit is prohibited until the hazardous conditions are resolved.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Dayton Ch. 113 Rental Dwellings § 113.126, compliant property operators generally keep their rental units free from conditions that could be deemed fire hazards or threats to public health and safety, including deterioration, physical damage, and unsanitary conditions. Operators typically conduct regular inspections and address maintenance issues promptly to avoid a code official finding that a unit is unfit for occupancy. Maintaining thorough records of repairs and upkeep can help demonstrate ongoing compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Dayton Ch. 113 Rental Dwellings § 113.126 provides that tenants have a right to live in a unit that is not deemed a fire hazard or a danger to public health and safety by the code official. If a tenant believes their unit has conditions such as serious disrepair, unsanitary conditions, or physical damage that may rise to this level, they may consider contacting Dayton's code enforcement office to request an inspection. Tenant-rights organizations in the Dayton area can also help residents understand what options may be available when a unit is found to be substandard under this provision.
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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