Dilworth, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 152 (2026) § 152.18
EXECUTION OF COMPLIANCE ORDERS BY PUBLIC AUTHORITY
Operative Text
Upon failure to comply with a compliance order within the time set forth therein and no appeal having been taken, or upon failure to comply with the time set forth in a compliance order following an affirmation or modification on appeal, the criminal penalty established hereunder notwithstanding, the City Council may, by resolution, following a hearing upon not less than ten calendar days' written notice to the landowner, cause the cited deficiency to be remedied as set forth in the compliance order. The cost of such remedy shall be a lien against the subject real property and may be levied and collected as a special assessment in the manner provided in M.S. Chapter 429, but the assessment shall be payable in a single installment. (Ord. 22-03, passed 4-11-2022)
Dilworth Ch. 152 Rental Units § 152.18 establishes a mechanism by which the City Council can step in and directly remedy a cited property deficiency when a landowner fails to comply with a compliance order — either after the appeal period has passed without an appeal, or after an appeal has been decided and the order upheld or modified. Before acting, the City Council must hold a hearing with at least ten calendar days' written notice to the landowner. The cost of the work performed by the city becomes a lien on the property and is collected as a special assessment under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 429, payable in a single installment.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 152.18, property owners who do not satisfy a compliance order within the required timeframe — and who have not filed a timely appeal — risk having the City Council authorize the city itself to carry out the required repairs or corrections. Compliant operators generally track compliance deadlines carefully, respond to all written notices, and complete cited deficiencies before the city initiates its own remedy. Because the city's remediation costs become a lien and special assessment against the property, unresolved orders can have direct financial consequences tied to the real estate itself.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 152.18 provides a backstop enforcement tool that may benefit tenants when a landlord has ignored a compliance order: the City Council can authorize the city to fix the cited deficiency directly, rather than leaving the violation unaddressed. Tenants who are aware of an outstanding compliance order against their rental property can monitor whether the city has initiated proceedings under this provision by contacting the relevant Dilworth city office. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand how this enforcement pathway interacts with other remedies that may be available under local or state law.
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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